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North Macedonia announces plan to take tariffs on US goods to zero in hopes of reciprocation

  • North Macedonia announced plans in 2025 to abolish all import tariffs on U.S. Goods to encourage trade reciprocity.
  • The plan follows a U.S. Decision to impose a 33% tariff on North Macedonian goods, higher than the 20% tariff on the EU.
  • North Macedonia's trade volume with the U.S. Reached $314 million last year, with imports totaling $196 million according to government data.
  • Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska stated that by independently lowering tariffs, the country aims to encourage a quicker advancement toward reciprocal trade agreements.
  • The tariff abolition plan requires parliamentary approval and aims to support North Macedonia's economy by fostering a potential free-trade deal.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, June 2, 2025.
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