US and North Macedonia reach framework deal on tariffs, LNG purchases

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - 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.