(06-29-2016, 12:44 AM)Pontilear Wrote: The Honourable Lord Cus,
The Holy Empire of Pontilear wishes to establish a trade route between Leos'mal and Port of Grace.
We have many vineyards in Pontilear due to the monasteries. I would encourage you to reconsider a ban on foods; it is most excellent wine.
In regards to natural resources; mining has been bountiful. We are willing to sell sapphire with applicable tax.
I am willing to suspend our tariffs for a period.
(Tariff on iron, gold,silver, diamonds, emerald)
Anything imported, natural, will be exempt in the port, for five days.
I wish to impress this is Pontilear's first trade agreement after year's of isolation.
Archbishop Leopold Isaac
Secretary of Financial Responsibility
Bishop of St. Simon's Chapel
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Dear Archbishop Leopold,
Thank you for considering the offer extended by his majesty. My city has much to offer for trade, due to its strategic location I'm out great empire. We have manufactured goods of the highest quality that I am sure will impress. We have fine silks from the south as well which will be sure to please you.
As for the ban on foods, as legislated by our elected assembly it applies only to raw foods. Prepared goods such as wine are permitted. As we ourselves can only produce a very limited amount I am positive you will find a welcome and receptive welcome for it.
I thank you for your generous offer to limit tariffs, but unfortunately can not reciprocate. As all of our industry is state owned I am obligated to protect it from being undermined by a foreign competitor with lower prices. I do hope that you understand my position.