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Trump Questions Norway's Fund Divestment from Caterpillar

9/5/2025

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On September 3, 2025, President Trump raised concerns about Norway's sovereign wealth fund divesting from Caterpillar due to ethical issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg stated that the fund operates independently and is not influenced by politics.
The fund's ethics council justified the divestment by citing violations of international humanitarian law.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposed potential tariffs in reaction to the fund's decision.

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On September 3, 2025, President Trump raised concerns about Norway's sovereign wealth fund divesting from Caterpillar due to ethical issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg stated that the fund operates independently and is not influenced by politics.
The fund's ethics council justified the divestment by citing violations of international humanitarian law.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposed potential tariffs in reaction to the fund's decision.