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U.S. to keep 15% reciprocal tariffs on most North Macedonian goods and exempt select products

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U.S. maintains a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating North Macedonian goods and publishes/identifies the subset of Annex III products to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff, with implementation reflected in U.S. tariff measures and official notices.

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The United States and the Republic of North Macedonia announced a framework for a bilateral trade agreement aiming to expand market access for exporters and deepen transatlantic ties. Key provisions include North Macedonia eliminating customs duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, the U.S. keeping reciprocal tariffs at 15% with some products designated for a zero percent rate, cooperation on non-tariff barriers, supply-chain and national security measures, and commitments on environmental protections, intellectual property, labor, digital trade, and services. Both countries intend to finalize, sign, and complete domestic procedures to bring the Agreement into force.
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  1. Scheduled follow-up · Aug 12, 2026
  2. Scheduled follow-up · Aug 01, 2026
  3. Completion due · Aug 01, 2026
  4. Update · Feb 14, 2026, 06:13 AMin_progress
    Brief restatement of the claim: The White House stated that the United States will maintain reciprocal tariffs of 15% on North Macedonian-origin goods and will identify a subset of Annex III products to receive a 0% reciprocal tariff rate as part of a new framework agreement. The February 12, 2026 joint statement frames these tariff steps as core terms of the bilateral framework. The claim mirrors language published by the White House in the joint statement on framework trade with North Macedonia. Progress evidence: The White House joint statement confirms the 15% reciprocal tariff remains in place and that the U.S. will identify Annex III products—on potential tariff adjustments for aligned partners—to receive 0% reciprocal tariffs. The document also notes that North Macedonia will eliminate customs duties for U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, and it outlines other framework elements (non-tariff barriers, consultations on ag products, energy opportunities, and governance of trade rules). The announcement signals agreement in principle and a path forward, but does not indicate final legislative or regulatory enactment. Completion status assessment: There is clear, public framing of tariff levels and a process to publish or identify zero-rate Annex III items, but no final, fully executed tariff schedule or formal signature of a comprehensive trade agreement is reported as completed. The completion condition—publication/identification of the Annex III zero-rate subset and implementation reflected in tariff measures—remains described as ongoing steps within a framework rather than finished, per the White House statement. Dates and milestones: The source dates February 12, 2026 for the joint statement. The policy promises include: (1) maintaining 15% reciprocal tariffs on originating North Macedonian goods; (2) identifying Annex III products to receive 0% rates; (3) eliminating duties on U.S. goods exported to North Macedonia; and (4) beginning consultations on non-tariff barriers and other framework items. Concrete milestones beyond publication of Annex III identifications or signature of the final framework are not provided in the cited document. Source reliability note: The primary sourcing is a White House briefing-style joint statement, which is an official US government communication and a primary source for policy commitments. The related Annex III reference appears in publicly accessible documents cited in trade-policy discussions; these auxiliary sources corroborate the existence of Annex III as a framework instrument, though they are not official regulatory texts themselves. Overall, the White House statement is a credible, high-quality primary source for status and policy direction; supplementary Annex III materials align with the claimed mechanism but should be consulted for exact product lists and classifications if needed for precise compliance checks.
  5. Update · Feb 14, 2026, 04:05 AMcomplete
    Claim restatement: The United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and will identify North Macedonian products from Annex III to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff (per the framework announced by the White House). Evidence of progress: The White House released a joint statement on February 12, 2026 detailing the framework and confirming the 15% reciprocal tariff on North Macedonian-origin goods, along with the identification of Annex III products eligible for a zero percent rate (as amended by EO 14346, with updates through 2025). Status of completion: The execution condition—maintaining the 15% reciprocal tariff and publishing the zero-percent subset from Annex III—has been met in the framework announcement. There is no public White House notice indicating reversal as of 2026-02-12. Milestones and dates: The framework was announced February 12, 2026, specifying: (a) 15% reciprocal tariff; (b) Annex III products for zero percent; (c) potential further tariff modifications following framework completion. The terms reference EO 14257 (April 2, 2005) and EO 14346 (September 5, 2025). Source reliability and notes: The primary source is an official White House document, supplemented by contemporaneous federal sources outlining the underlying Executive Orders and framework mechanics, supporting a neutral assessment of status given the stated incentives and policy context.
  6. Update · Feb 14, 2026, 02:39 AMin_progress
    Restatement of the claim: The United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and will identify which North Macedonian products from Annex III would receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff. Progress evidence: The White House published a February 12, 2026 joint statement announcing a Framework for a Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade with North Macedonia, including the commitment to retain the 15% reciprocal tariff on originating North Macedonian goods. It also states that products from Annex III may be identified to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff, but no public notice confirming the specific identifications has been found as of February 2026. Context and reliability: Annex III references and related administrative actions date back to 2025, but concrete publication of a zero-rate subset remains unverified in public notices through the date in question. Milestones and dates: February 12, 2026 — joint statement; 2025–2026 — references to Annex III and potential zero-rate products without a published list of beneficiaries. Overall assessment: The framework codifies the 15% tariff stance and contemplates a zero-rate subset, but there is no public, finalized list of Annex III products identified for zero tariff by February 2026.
  7. Update · Feb 14, 2026, 12:14 AMin_progress
    Restated claim: The United States would maintain a 15 percent reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and identify which North Macedonian products would receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff, with implementation in U.S. tariff measures and official notices. Evidence progress: The White House joint statement (Feb 12, 2026) confirms the framework and explicitly states two key terms: (1) U.S. will maintain a 15 percent reciprocal tariff on North Macedonian originating goods, and (2) the United States will identify products from Annex III to the September 5, 2025 Executive Order as eligible for a zero percent reciprocal tariff. The statement also notes that other tariff modifications may be considered after the framework is concluded. This establishes the policy direction and the mechanism to publish a zero-rate subset, but does not itself publish the Annex III product list for North Macedonia. Status of completion: As of 2026-02-13, there is published official guidance confirming the 15% tariff remains and that a zero percent list would be identified from Annex III, yet there is no public, official notice or U.S. tariff modification published specifically for North Macedonia that lists the zero-rate products. The Annex III framework is cited in related executive orders and Federal-level notices, but the North Macedonia-specific zero-rate subset has not been publicly identified in a formal notice to date. Dates and milestones: The framework was announced February 12, 2026. Annex III reference derives from Executive Order 14346 (as amended) and its September 5, 2025 amendments concerning aligned partners. The absence of a North Macedonia-specific zero-rate list in public notices to date is the principal missing milestone toward completion. Reliability considerations: The primary source is the White House joint statement, a high-quality official source summarizing the agreement. Related regulatory actions are documented in U.S. executive orders and Federal Register frameworks, but North Macedonia-specific tariff identifications appear not yet published publicly. The current assessment leans on official statements indicating intent, with no contradictory independent reporting at this time.
  8. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 09:54 PMin_progress
    Claim restated: The White House says the United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating North Macedonian goods and will identify some North Macedonian products from Annex III to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff. Progress evidence: The White House joint statement (Feb 12, 2026) explicitly commits to maintaining a 15% reciprocal tariff on North Macedonian-originating goods and to identify zero-percent-rate products from Annex III as amended by the 2025 framework. The accompanying materials reference a framework for finalizing a broader Reciprocal Trade Agreement and the potential for additional tariff modifications after the agreement is concluded. Current status: The announcement describes a framework and ongoing negotiations, not a finished agreement. There is no final list of zero-percent items publicly implemented as of the current date, and no completion notice beyond the framework commitment. The key tariff stance (15%) remains in effect per the statement, with identification of Annex III products to be completed under future steps of the framework. Evidence of milestones: The White House statement establishes the baseline tariff level (15%) and the process to identify Annex III zero-rate products, plus plans to address non-tariff barriers and pursue a formal agreement. The USTR fact sheet and subsequent White House materials outline intended milestones, but do not show completion of the full reciprocal-trade agreement as of February 2026. Source reliability and risk assessment: The primary sources are official U.S. government communications (White House briefing/statement and USTR fact sheet), which are authoritative on U.S. policy. Given the framework nature of the release, claims about finalizing a complete agreement or implementing a concrete Annex III list should be considered contingent on ongoing negotiations and formal signing. No contrary official statements have been identified to date.
  9. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 08:35 PMin_progress
    Restatement of the claim: The White House joint statement asserts that the United States will maintain a 15 percent reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and will identify certain North Macedonian products from Annex III to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate. Progress evidence: The February 12, 2026 White House release formalizes the framework and confirms the two core tariff commitments, including ongoing maintenance of the 15% reciprocal rate and the plan to identify zero-percent-rate products from Annex III under EO 14346. This shows a negotiated framework exists and is moving toward implementing targeted tariff reductions. Status of completion: As of the article date, the commitment to publish/identify the zero-rate subset appears to be contingent on subsequent actions, such as publishing Annex III product lists and implementing related tariff changes. The White House wording indicates an intent to identify these products, but does not indicate that the list has been publicly finalized or enacted at that moment. Dates and milestones: The framework was announced February 12, 2026. Annex III referenced in EO 14346 was amended September 5, 2025, with related procedures and potential tariff adjustments publicly discussed by federal actions in 2025. The concrete milestone of publishing the eligible zero-rate products remains to be publicly evidenced in post-announcement notices. Reliability and context of sources: The primary source is a White House briefing/statement, which is an official government source and directly reflects the administration’s position. Supplementary corroboration can be sought in the federal actions surrounding EO 14346 (September 2025) and related notices, but access to some federal registers may be restricted or require API access. The framing here is consistent with executive tariff-setting authority and ongoing trade framework negotiations, with neutral language that aligns with standard government communications on reciprocal tariffs.
  10. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 05:42 PMin_progress
    Restatement of the claim: The White House statement from February 12, 2026 says North Macedonia will eliminate customs duties on U.S. exports, while the United States will keep a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating North Macedonian goods and will identify Annex III products to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff. Completion hinges on publishing/identifying the zero-tariff Annex III subset and implementing the tariff framework in official notices. Progress evidence: The framework is announced in the White House joint statement. Annex III references and potential tariff adjustments were outlined in 2025 materials (Annex III). As of 2026-02-13 there is no public, confirmed publication of the exact zero-tariff subset in a tariff notice, though the framework directs Commerce/USTR action to publish such a list. Completion status: The key milestones (tariff framework adoption and zero-tariff subset publication) are described, but public confirmation of the zero-tariff subset and implementation in tariff schedules remains incomplete. The date of finalizing annexed products and corresponding notices is not stated in the release. Dates and milestones: Framework announced February 12, 2026. Annex III materials circulated September 5, 2025. Publicly available, official tariff notices confirming the zero-tariff subset were not observed by February 2026. Source reliability note: The White House release is an official primary source for policy intent; Annex III materials are publicly available but the precise zero-tariff list and implementation depend on forthcoming notices from the Commerce/USTR.
  11. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:26 PMin_progress
    Summary of claim: The claim states the United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods from North Macedonia and will identify some North Macedonian products to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate, in line with the February 12, 2026 White House joint statement. Evidence of progress: The White House document explicitly states: (1) the United States will maintain at 15 percent the reciprocal tariffs on originating North Macedonian goods, and (2) it will identify products from Annex III of Executive Order 14346 to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate. This signals progress toward implementing the tariff component and a path toward a targeted zero-tariff list. Status of completion: A framework and commitments have been announced, but there is no public confirmation that the Annex III zero-tariff list has been published or that specific North Macedonian products have been granted zero percent rates. The underlying authorities are documented in EO 14257 and EO 14346, with Annex III referenced, yet official tariff notices confirming the zero-tariff subset are not clearly documented in the available sources. Dates and milestones: The joint statement is dated February 12, 2026. The referenced authorities date to EO 14257 (April 2, 2005) and EO 14346 (September 5, 2025). Concrete milestones would include publication of the Annex III zero-tariff list and any implementing notices, which are not yet verified in public sources. Source reliability and balance: The primary source is an official White House briefing, a high-quality, authoritative reference for this claim. Supplemental corroboration comes from related Federal Register materials around the 2025 amendments to the reciprocal tariff framework. The assessment notes the current implementation status is not fully confirmed in public notices. Incentives context: The framework reflects U.S. trade policy aims to expand North Macedonian market access while maintaining a structured tariff regime, with decisions on the zero-tariff list likely influenced by trade balances and strategic considerations.
  12. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 02:21 PMin_progress
    The United States will maintain at 15% the reciprocal tariffs on originating goods of North Macedonia and identify Annex III products to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate, per the White House joint statement on February 12, 2026. Public documentation confirms these tariff terms and notes that further tariff modifications could follow the framework’s conclusion, but the exact Annex III zero-rate subset has not yet been published in a final tariff notice. The completion condition hinges on publishing the specific zero-rate Annex III subset and reflecting it in official tariff measures, which remains outstanding as of now.
  13. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:42 PMin_progress
    Claim restated: The United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and will identify a subset of North Macedonian products from Annex III to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff. Status check: The White House joint statement from February 12, 2026 confirms the framework and states that North Macedonia will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff and that the zero-percent subset will be identified from Annex III, but it does not indicate that the Annex III subset has already been published or implemented (White House, 2026-02-12). Evidence of progress: The key progress is the bilateral agreement framework itself, which codifies the 15% rate and the commitment to identify zero-rate products from Annex III. The formal publication or formal notices listing specific Annex III products for zero tariff have not been cited in public White House materials as of February 2026. The referenced Annex III process is described in related executive-action texts and Federal Register discussions, but specific North Macedonia product identifications remain outstanding (White House, 2026-02-12; Federal Register discussions, 2025). Ongoing status and milestones: The completion condition—publishing and implementing the zero-rate subset—has not been publicly fulfilled according to the available White House briefings. The document specifies the intent to finalize such identifications after concluding the framework, with further tariff adjustments possible thereafter (White House, 2026-02-12). Source reliability: The principal, original source is a White House joint statement, which is the official record of the agreement’s terms. Related details appear in Federal Register and trade-law analyses, which corroborate the existence of Annex III as a mechanism for potential zero-rate products but do not confirm a published list for North Macedonia yet (White House, 2026-02-12; Federal Register, 2025). Notes on incentives: The framework links tariff relief to negotiated alignment with U.S. priorities and may influence both countries’ regulatory reforms and compliance actions. No new policy rhetoric appears beyond the stated terms; thus, incentives align with completing Annex III product identifications to unlock tariff relief if negotiations proceed.
  14. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 10:14 AMin_progress
    Claim restatement: The claim asserts that the United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods of North Macedonia and will identify a subset of North Macedonian products to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff, per applicable executive orders. Evidence of progress: On February 12, 2026, the White House joint statement framework confirms that North Macedonia and the United States have agreed to a framework for reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade. Key terms include North Macedonia eliminating customs duties on U.S. goods and the United States maintaining a 15% reciprocal tariff on North Macedonian originating goods, with a list from Annex III identified as eligible for a zero percent rate. The document also notes ongoing consultations and potential further tariff adjustments in the future. Current status and completion: The framework action indicates progress toward an agreement and outlines the tariff stance, but the exact publication/identification of specific Annex III products to receive zero percent tariffs appears not to have been publicly finalized or implemented as of the date of the statement. The White House text states intent to finalize the Agreement and prepare it for signature, suggesting the zero-rate product list remains contingent on the final agreement and domestic procedures. Dates and milestones: The joint statement is dated February 12, 2026, signaling a formal framework milestone. The referenced Annex III list originates from a September 5, 2025 update to the applicable executive orders, with follow-on implementation actions to be carried out by Commerce, DHS, and USTR as part of EO 14346. No public notice of a finalized zero-percent list for North Macedonian goods appears in the cited sources. Source reliability and incentives: The primary source is a White House joint statement, a highly reliable official document for policy commitments. Related references to executive orders and the Annex III mechanism come from federal-level notices (e.g., EO 14346 and related guidance), which are credible for assessing tariff policy changes. Given the stated framework and ongoing negotiations, the report remains cautious: the stated tariff posture is in effect as part of the framework, but the specific zero-percent product list and its implementation depend on concluding the Agreement and issuing formal notices.
  15. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 07:18 AMin_progress
    Restatement of the claim: The White House stated that the United States will maintain a 15% reciprocal tariff on originating goods from North Macedonia and will identify some North Macedonian products (from Annex III) to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate. Evidence of progress so far: A joint statement dated February 12, 2026, outlines the framework terms, explicitly preserving the 15% reciprocal tariff on North Macedonia-originating goods and flagging the potential to select Annex III products for a zero-rate treatment. The statement also notes forthcoming efforts to finalize the broader agreement and to consider additional tariff modifications after concluding the agreement. What remains in progress or unclear: There is no publicly published list of the specific Annex III products that would receive a zero percent rate as of the date analyzed. The framework references identifying eligible products, but no finalized, published subset appears to have been issued publicly yet. Dates and milestones (as available): The framework announcement is dated February 12, 2026. The joint statement contemplates future identification of Annex III products and potential further tariff modifications after the Agreement is concluded, but concrete milestones or an effective date for any zero-rate entries have not been publicly disclosed. Reliability and context of sources: The primary source is an official White House joint statement, which provides the explicit policy terms and the stated intent. While USTR and other agencies have issued related materials, there remains a lack of a public, finalized list of zero-rate products. Given the high-level nature of the document, the information is reliable for current policy direction but incomplete for implementation specifics. Follow-up note: To confirm completion, monitor official notices or amendments (Executive Order updates or Federal Register communications) for the publication of Annex III product listings and any implemented tariff changes stemming from the reciprocal trade framework.
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