Newsletter The World Seen From The High North
This week our world met in Tromsø, where editor Arne O. Holm participated in several debates at the Arctic Frontiers 2025 conference. This debate was moderated by Andreas Østhagen at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and the Nordic Center (left). (Photo: Markus Thonhaugen/High North Center)
Dear reader. This week our world gathers in northern Norway for political debates, dissemination of research, new knowledge and, not least, to chat with acquaintances. That Donald Trump is a hot topic comes as no surprise. Here is the latest news from the High North.
Let us just jump straight into the latest Trump news:
Trump's plans to impose tariffs on foreign goods could have a significant impact on seafood exports to the US market. While the Canadian snow crab industry would be hit hard by a punishing tariff of 25 percent, it could strengthen the competitiveness of the Norwegian industry.
In Tromsø, northern Norway, we are participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference, which is also well attended this year by international organizations, researchers and heads of state. And increasingly the international press.
A name that has been in the news since Trump's announcement to take over Greenland from Denmark is the island's representative in the Danish Parliament, Aaja Chemnitz. In an interview with HNN's journalist Astri Edvardsen, she states that Greenland now needs stability. (Norwegian only)
While the Arctic discusses Trump's latest spree, a senior Novatek executive is reportedly traveling to Brussels to moderate Europe’s position on Russian liquefied natural gas.
Arctic culture
Also, in Tromsø, is our science journalist Birgitte Annie Hansen (formerly Martinussen). She has met Ingrid A. Medby, who has researched the Arctic state identity. (Norwegian only)
And the Icelandic film Touch gripped the audience during this year's Tromsø International Film Festival. (Norwegian only)
Science and security
At Arctic Frontiers, the new research initiative Arctic Ocean 2050 was presented. The project will ensure that Norway continues to be a world leader in polar research. (Norwegian only)
“It is no wonder European democracies scratch their heads, wondering what is happening in minuscule Norway, a country dependent on international cooperation”, Holm writes.
You can read this and more on High North News.
Edvardsen, Holm and Hansen are in Tromsø for a few more days, so feel free to have a chat if you see them.
Sincerely, editor-in-chief Trine Jonassen
PS! If you cannot find the article you want to read in English, it just means that we have not had the capacity to translate. But we will post all translations on our social media platforms as soon as they are ready!