SF: The Trump Administration released a framework on 12 February 2026 for a US-North Macedonia trade agreement establishing a 15% tariff rate on North Macedonian goods with zero rates on select products. North Macedonia will eliminate all customs duties on US exports, and both countries commit to strengthening economic cooperation and addressing trade barriers.

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The Trump Administration released a Joint Statement on 12 February 2026 outlining a framework for a US-North Macedonia trade agreement that establishes a 15% tariff rate on North Macedonian goods, with the possibility of zero tariffs on select products.

Key terms of the Agreement will include:

  • North Macedonia will eliminate customs duties for all US industrial and agricultural goods exported to North Macedonia.
  • The US will maintain at 15% the reciprocal tariffs, as set forth in Executive Order 14257 of 2 April 2005, as amended, on originating goods of North Macedonia, and will also identify products from the list set out in Annex III to Executive Order 14346 of 5 September 2025, Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners, as amended, to receive a 0% reciprocal tariff rate. The US and North Macedonia may consider other tariff modifications following conclusion of the Agreement, taking into account trade balances and other appropriate factors.
  • The US and North Macedonia will work to address US concerns with non-tariff barriers imposed by North Macedonia that affect bilateral trade in priority areas.
  • The US and North Macedonia commit to hold consultations to address and prevent barriers to US agricultural products in the Macedonian market.
  • The US and North Macedonia have committed to strengthen economic and national security cooperation to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation through complementary actions to address non-market policies of other countries, as well as to combat duty evasion and cooperate on investment reviews and export controls. This commitment includes cooperating to ensure that international procurement obligations benefit only those countries that have taken on the same commitments.
  • The US and North Macedonia note their intention to facilitate and enhance commercial ties.
  • On energy sector opportunities, the US and North Macedonia take note of the construction of an important new gas interconnector between North Macedonia and Greece, which will allow North Macedonia to enhance energy security and diversify energy sources, including through purchases of US liquefied natural gas (LNG). North
  • Macedonia will commence purchase of US LNG upon completion of the new gas interconnector.
  • North Macedonia commits to adopt and maintain high levels of environmental protections and to effectively enforce its environmental laws.
  • The US and North Macedonia will discuss commitments on intellectual property protection and enforcement, including on geographical indications.
  • The US and North Macedonia will engage to address labor issues.
  • The US and North Macedonia recognize the importance of high-standard commitments on digital trade in order to foster an open and competitive digital economy. North Macedonia has committed not to impose a digital service tax and to support adoption of a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
  • The US and North Macedonia recognize the importance of facilitating trade in services. North Macedonia reaffirms its commitment to the WTO Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation.

The US and North Macedonia will work to finalize the Agreement, prepare the Agreement for signature, and undertake domestic formalities in advance of the Agreement entering into force.