US and North Macedonia reach framework deal on tariffs, LNG purchases
- Country:
- United States
The Trump administration and North Macedonia on Thursday announced the framework of a trade deal that eliminates all North Macedonian tariffs on U.S. industrial and agricultural imports, while maintaining a 15% tariff rate on goods from the land-locked Balkan country.
A joint statement issued by the U.S. Trade Representative's office said North Macedonia will begin purchases of U.S. liquefied natural gas once a new gas interconnector pipeline from neighboring Greece is completed.
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