Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who became Norway's new finance minister on Tuesday, said engaging with the Trump administration on trade was key to avoiding tariffs as Europe braces for a potential transatlantic trade war.

Former NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said he will temporarily leave his position as chair of the Munich Security Conference because he has accepted a position as Norway's finance minister.

Stoltenberg led NATO from 2014, until he handed over to current Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the beginning of October. Before taking over at NATO, Stoltenberg served as Norway's prime minister from 2000 to 2001,

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.

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's finance minister in the new government, according to a press release from the Munich Security Conference. Stoltenberg, who is currently the chairman of the Munich Security Conference,

The former NATO chief has returned to Norwegian politics. Jens Stoltenberg has just entered the Norwegian government, assuming the role of Minister of Finance. The 65-year-old politician's appointment has been met with positive feedback in Norway.

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.

Former NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is to become Norway's new finance minister, he announced in a written statement issued on Tuesday. "Having carefully considered the current challenges we face,