[4] She resigned on 15 June 2017 to run in the 2017 parliamentary election and was replaced by Willy Ørnebakk, the County Commissioner for Health, Culture and Industry.

[8] Early into her tenure, Myrseth oversaw the final negotiations with Russia about a new fishery agreement for 2024, which outlined a 20% lower cod quota and also ensuring long-term and sustainable management in the northern area.

[9] In late November, she summoned fish farming companies and supervision agencies to discuss animal welfare after revelations of multiple rule violations had been uncovered the past year.

Myrseth expressed that in order to achieve greater growth, an increased focus on climate and animal welfare should be at the forefront.

Furthermore, the government would seek to introduce ownership restrictions in the coastal fleet, which would see certain large fishing vessels having to sell parts of their quotas.

[14] Myrseth was appointed minister of trade and industry on 19 April 2024 following the dismissal of Ingvild Kjerkol in the wake of a plagiarism scandal.

To the media two days in, she expressed that Norway is a good country to reside in, invest and innovate in, referring to Norwegian millionaires who have moved to Switzerland in the last few years.

She further expressed that it was important for Norway not to end up in a potential crossfire between the United States and the European Union which may negatively affect Norwegian export.