Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj announces dramatic developments this week

US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett, met on Thursday Kosovo’s President, Prime Minister and leaders of ruling coalition, amidst debate on suspending 100 percent tax on Serbian imports. The US Ambassador called on authorities in Pristina to suspend tax and resume EU-facilitated dialogue with Belgrade.

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