Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement

[Vanke]

Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement

[align=justify]Whereas, the maintenance of free international trade ha[s 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:

Aetherys
Ajarmoka
Alinek
Allanea
Al Tawalbeh
Al-Hind Indus
Anetra
The Antiguila Islands
Atkemri
Aphrolambda
Argentinstan
250land and Vera (Awesome Break-Away of 250land)
Ayamya
Avrelia
Avrelon
Azadeshia
Berenpleed
BNL Corporation
British Levant and Lebanon
Bruke
Cabanac
Catradonia
Chizaz
Coldfield
Cosona
Corlaans
Corlansa
Crinti Marshlands
The Ctan
Sir Cumberbun of Gloucester
Dank Poland
Diarcesia
Democratic Exodian Territories
Duestchstien
Dousionland
Edenson
Elvectica
Ethmerica
Excalbia
Farghania
Freilibre
Peoples Federation Of Gondol
Empire of Greater Britain
Grand South East
Groverton
Hashashin
Hiram Land
Ilagria
Imerisium
Jezierzany
Joaquin States
Kaarmerauta
Karoghustan
Kayton
Kelmoria
Kendor
Korrodos
Krenorus
Kykid
Lavinmount
Larencana
Libraria and Ausitoria
Macaroni
The Proletariat People of Mexico
Montane
Nepenisea
Neu Engollon
New Cla
New Doltania
New Equestria
New Schinifric
New Visayan Islands
North American Constitutional Republic
North Saitama
Northwest kalactin
Nusalia
Orianiland
Philippine socialist Government
Queen Yuno
Radomuerenis
Rambinia
Razaer
Red Stripeia
Rexzich City
Rocesia
Rusland-Preuben
Russland
Sacrosanct Group
Sahithia
Saint Lothippy Chenz
Sakaryata
Saleam
Samuelstani
Santiland Republic
Scotrun
Secundus Imperium Romanum
The Silver Serpents
Skalliny
Socolumbiana
Soveriegn States (Confederation of Sovereign States)
Some Random Lands
The Tribes of greater somaliland
Sumiran
Taitung Pinyin
Techganet
Thorsvaldonia
Undarat
United interuniversal federation
Upper Virginia
Volitopia
Vovodoco
West Emyrintar
West Guam
Wolliz
Xanadaria
Xencovia
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.

Vanke is in.

[Intrakia]

The Armed Republic of Intrakia would like to sign the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement.

[Tablencia]

Wow! I would love to sign this. I want it!

[Shaggtopia]

Relatively positive we're not in violation of the terms of this agreement. RFTA seems legit, Shaggtopia will become a member nation and looks forward to prosperous business dealings.

[Transvolgania]

After intense debating in the Federal Council, the Federated Democratic States of Transvolgania has accepted all terms of the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement and would like to sign.

- Sergei Liderabotov, Prime Minister of Transvolgania

[Datland]

The Datlandic Government has signed the Reichsburg FTA, which has been ratified by our National Assembly.

President G. Gordon

[DolDon]

After weeks of intense debate in both the upper and lower houses of The Empire of Doldon's government, they have officially decided to henceforth be a member and abide by all terms set forth by the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement in hopes that they may be able to increase the flow of information, goods, technology, and people between themselves and their fellow signatories.

Signed,
Timotheus Fairchild
Supreme Eternal Emperor of The Empire of Doldon

May all readers be blessed by the Father of our Emperor.

[Hungry Lord]

I'll sign.

[Ali-A Armed Republic]

I will gladly sign to this.

[Iakia]

Iakia will sign this agreement

[Isokenzar]

Recognising and understanding the numerous benefits of becoming a signatory of a free trade agreement The Republic of Isokenzar is pleased to become a signatory of the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement.

[Astonsia]

Signed by Grand Duke Everda Egrath III of Astonsia

[Ten Empires]

His Imperial Majesty Johnson I, Emperor of the Ten Empires will sign this agreement.

[Mudrorhiel]

As leader of the Commonwealth of Mudrorhiel, I hereby sign the Recichburg Free Trade Agreement

[Zhavn]

We, the Government of Kingdom of Zhavn, do hereby agree and ready to ratify the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement. Hopefully, the agreement aforesaid could bring advantages for both parties externally and fulfill the needs of our citizens nationwide internally.

Signed
HM The King of Zhavn

[Wicanna]

The Community of Wiccanaagree and ready to ratify the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement for benefit of our citizens and international free trade community.

Signed
People's Leader of Wiccana

[Cerana]

The United Coalition, after heavy dispute in the Court of Officials, wishes to notify the Free Kingdom of Allanea of the intention of the following nations to join the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement:

Cerana
Elysicra
Relaci

SIGNED
Dr. William Connor Bell, Secretary of State, The United Coalition

[Vil Mavon]

I don't see why not. The Federal Republic of Vil Mavon signs.

[Newingtonian Regional Territories]

Dear Fellow Nations,

I would love to join this Free Trade Agreement.

Thanks,

Governor Louis

Administrator of the Newingtonian Regional Territories

[Excidiorum]

After some proper analysis, the Holy Empire of Excidiorum has agreed to sign this agreement. May the world economy prosper with this free trade.

[Halatia]

The Kingdom of Halatia hearby ratifies and signs the free trade agreement.

[Equitasia]

The Republic of Equitasia will sign the agreement.

[Transilvavia]

with my child scribbly pen

[Kalturck]

The State Of Kalturck Has Agreed To Sign The Reichsburg Agreement.

[Daeseoguk]

After reasoning about the benefits that the empire would receive due to the agreement, the Empress had ratified the Reichsburg Free Trade Agreement. May God bless the empire and its union.