Macedonia is not among the countries that have been hit by additional tariffs from the United States, but this does not mean that bilateral trade is tariff-free, Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told reporters on Sunday.
Regarding the statement made by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on the zero U.S. tariffs while negotiations are ongoing, Mickoski said the entire process should be clarified.
“Although we are not part of the group of countries that have been hit by additional tariffs, this does not mean that our bilateral trade is tariff-free. Let this be clear. The initial tariffs were introduced in April 2025 and the tariffs for us stood at 33 percent, unlike the ones aligned with the World Trade Organization and the same for all countries worldwide,” said Mickoski.
After negotiating with U.S. institutions, he added, the tariffs imposed on Macedonia dropped from 33 to 15 percent, followed by their annulment by the U.S. Supreme Court and the subsequent introduction of a new 10-percent tariff for all countries.
“Regarding the latest tariffs, we are not part of that list that includes 60 countries, but this does not mean that our trade is tariff-free. Serbia is also subject to tariffs, as are other countries that are not part of the latest list,” added Mickoski.
The PM said he values the cooperation with the United States as a strategic partner, expecting it to develop in the spirit of mutual partnership.
“We can cooperate with the U.S. as strategic partners are supposed to collaborate. Of course, we are not making a big fuss, this is the normal way of doing things in politics,” noted the Macedonian PM.
