The claim states that
the United States and
North Macedonia will finalize the
Agreement, prepare it for signature, and undertake domestic formalities before it enters into force. Public communications describe a Framework for Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, with steps toward a final agreement but no finalized text or signature yet (White House joint statement, 2026-02; USTR fact sheet, February 2026).
Evidence of progress shows agreement in principle on a trade framework and stated intentions to move toward a formal agreement, including domestic steps to be completed before signature. However, the completion of the final text, signature readiness, and all required domestic approvals have not been publicly confirmed.
The completion condition—final text, signature-ready status, and domestic approvals in both countries—has not been met as of 2026-02-12, per official statements. No public date for signature or entry into force has been announced.
Reliability: the primary sources are official
U.S. government communications, which reflect policy intentions rather than finalized legally binding steps; absence of a finalized text or confirmed approvals supports an in_progress assessment.