OSLO, Norway (AP) — Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that he is returning to government in his native Norway as finance minister.

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg became Norway's new finance minister on Tuesday as part of a cabinet reshuffle, taking up the post as the Nordic country eyes the impact of a potential transatlantic trade war.

The former NATO chief has returned to Norwegian politics. Jens Stoltenberg has just entered the Norwegian government, taking on the role of Minister of Finance at age 65. His appointment has been met with positive comments in Norway.