Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement

[The Ctan]

Transmission Source: Telissat Amris, Arnstorana of the Great Civilization of the C’tan
Destination: Alexander Blaken-Kazansky, King of Allanea
Subject: Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement
Security: N/A - Open Letter

It is with considerable pleasure that we affix our seal to this document, once more affirming our friendship with the Allanean state and our commitment to the principles of equity in international relationships and the increasing removal of borders to trade and travel that enrich all within the community of nations.

May Allanea Flower Forever Free,
Telissat Amris

[Allanea]

Battle-Brother Telissat once again puts me in an unusual position. While the position of the Senate – and frankly my own – is that we should continue to sulk at the Great Civilization, somewhat like one of those cats starring in unusually popular meme cycles – it’s clearly not viable in terms of policy, and opposed to the terms of RFTA, to deny their accession. It would also be very bad idea. I doff my hat – which I don’t wear, but it’s my metaphorical hat – to Battle-Brother Telissat, who has once more displayed wisdom. With this letter, let it be known that I have ordered the delivery of a case of whiskey to Arnstorana Telissat Amris. This is not to be seen as a bribe, but as a gift, as is the tradition of my people.

[Waco nation]

Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement

Whereas, the maintenance of free international trade has been known for centuries, by the concession of economists of all political stripes, to be of economic benefit to all;

Whereas, acts of protectionism are a negative-sum, economically harmful, process;

Whereas, industries unable to remain competitive often create lobbying campaigns on false claims of public benefit to remain subsidized by the taxpayer,

Whereas the signatories are desirous of promoting the welfare of sapient-kind;

The Undersigned thereafter promote this agreement, as a first step to free global trade;

1. No Signatory Nation shall level punitive tariffs or taxes against products imported by another Signatory Nation. This statement shall not include such things as National Sales Taxes except where those taxes are individually leveled against products imported by a Signatory Nation.

2. No Signatory Nation shall prohibit the imports of products that can be lawfully made and sold by commercial enterprises within that nations, as long as they are bought and sold under the same legal restrictions as similar products made within the Nation;

3. Any member of the world community can become a signatory unilaterally, except states which practice genocide, democide, chattel slavery, serfdom or forced labor;

4. Signatory Nations who do not hold to either of the above three statements shall be removed as Signatories. Such a Signatory may not be reinstated without making changes in their policy to comply, and the approval of the Free Kingdom of Allanea.

5. This Agreement shall not be subject to change. It is not seen as an Evolving Document rather as a Static Agreement.

6. Any Nation, excepting those covered under Sections 3-4, may at any time become a Signatory to this Agreement.

Signed,

Alexander Blaken-Kazansky, King of Allanea

Signatories:

250land and Vera (Awesome Break-Away of 250land)
The Antiguila Islands
Alinek
Allanea
Al Tawalbeh
Ajarmoka
Atkemri
Argentinstan
Catradonia
Sir Cumberbun of Gloucester
Diarcesia
Democratic Exodian Territories
Dousionland
Empire of Greater Britain
Hashashin
Hiram Land
Ilagria
Imerisium
Jezierzany
Kaarmerauta
Kendor
Korrodos
Krenorus
Lavinmount
Larencana
Macaroni
New Visayan Islands
Northwest kalactin
Orianiland
Rexzich City
Rambinia
Rocesia
Rusland-Preuben
Sacrosanct Group
Sakaryata
Saleam
Secundus Imperium Romanum
The Ctan
Thorsvaldonia
Sumiran
Volitopia
Wolliz
Xirnium
Yohannes
Zelldynia

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Official Clarification from the Free Kingdom Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Opponents of the Agreement may notice that it does not cover every possible eventuality, nor does it cover various ‘surreptitious’ means by which opponents of free trade may attempt to ‘cheat’ the agreement. This is not a ‘mistake’ by the Free Kingdom government, but a deliberate choice. We believe that it is impossible to ‘cheat’ at trade, and states which attempt to do so are only harming their own citizens. We do not believe we should bar our borders to foreign goods merely because someone in a foreign country ‘subsidizes’ their products or whatever such foolishness. If hey subsidize their products, they are merely giving Allaneans cheaper goods at the expense of their taxpayer. Bring it, we say.

Moreover, history shows that attempting to create elaborate free-trade agreements, tens of thousands of pages long, makes the agreements unpopular and undesirable to the public, and often ends in their manipulation by protectionists, or rejection by a nation that disagreed with some foolish provision on Page 5533 of a 10,000-page document. As such, we offer the world an opportunity to simplify trade processes, make money, and improve economic growth, by signing on to a simple agreement.

That is all. May the Gods bless you all,
And may they forever continue to bless Allanea.

OOC: This thread is an all-tech thread and any nation can sign. However, it shouldn’t be read as binding members to import or export products that cross the techbarrier downwards, i.e. FT products to MT nations.

[Anetra]

Our congress hereby approves joining the trade agreement, in hope for a richer, fuller world.

-President Insie

[Aphrolambda]

I am in your group, However right now I am supporting Albion in taking back their land. Therefor I will not be able to support you with troops.

[New Cla]

The Government of New Cla asks to join.

[Dus Osts]

How will this agreement affect my country? Will it increase my economic output? How do I join?

[Joaquin States]

Joaquin States Department Of Foreign Affairs
Honorary Minister Of Foreign Affairs-Mrs.Carol Rojas

The Government Of Joaquin States wants to sign the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement

[British Levant and Lebanon]

Free Trade Agreement regarding this Colony is most certainly accepted

[Allanea]

How will this agreement affect my country? Will it increase my economic output? How do I join?

Welcome to Nationstates! I see that you're new here.
Please, do read this thread. It will be quite helpful for you to orient yourself around here!

[Allanea]

Official Message from the Free Kingdom Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We welcome your new nations both into the world community, and into the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement.

[Bruke]

This is the Trade Minister for Bruke. Our country has import restrictions on pornography, but we are willing to replace that with a sales tax on all pornography, whether domestic or imported. Is that acceptable to you?

[Allanea]

Official Message from the Free Kingdom Ministry of Foreign Affairs

It's a somewhat bizarre form of censorship, but we view it as acceptable for this treaty, as it is does not favor domestic over foreign pornography.

[Bruke]

Government of the Brukean Republic

On behalf of the Brukean Government, I am pleased to accept these terms.

[Bruke]

Our Trade Minister has convinced Parliament to expedite the approval of the Trade Agreement. It's now official.

[Arammoki]

On behalf of the Soviet Union Socialist States of Arammoki, I Josef Stalin Comrade Dimitri Yakolev, agree to become a signatory of the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement.

[Allanea]

On behalf of the Soviet Union Socialist States of Arammoki, I Josef Stalin Comrade Dimitri Yakolev, agree to become a signatory of the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement.

We would like to postpone your entry into the agreement until we investigate your civil rights record.

[Jahodel]

Fine. Im in.

[Allanea]

Fine. Im in.

Welcome to Nationstates! I see that you're new here.
Please, do read this thread. It will be quite helpful for you to orient yourself around here!

[Grand south east]

The President has sent,signed,and ratified the FTA

[Sahithia]

After a fierce debate both chambers of parliament have decided to sign the petition.

[Allanea]

OOC: Welcome to Nationstates!

IC: Welcome to the RFTA!

[CompanyCorp]

This nation would gladly sign this agreement

[Drammen]

I want to sign this deal, however, I don't know how.

[Allanea]

I want to sign this deal, however, I don't know how.

Welcome to Nationstates! I see that you're new here.
Please, do read this thread. It will be quite helpful for you to orient yourself around here!

To sign the agreement, please post an in-character message from your nation expressing a desire to sign!