Norwaybannedtheimportsofagriculturalbiotechproductsanddevelopedextremelyrestrictivepolicies for crops derived from agricultural biotech, which are not related to the protection of health, food safety, or the environment. These policies are made to protect domestic agricultural interests, as Norway cares a lot about rural employment and subsidizes small farms to help them remain competitive with imported goods. Comment on this trade policy approach.