Leaked government documents show the government is currently discussing a trade deal with New Varangia, in the Heartland, that would open up our borders to foreign imports.

On the surface it looks like a good deal as it would allow our maize industry unfettered access to an additional market however some economic analysts are concerned about the effect on our automobile manufacturing sector.

'Horrible', was all that Auto Industry Leader, John Williams, had to say about the deal.  Auto Union Leader, Aaron O'Bannon was a bit more elaborate.  'The government is constantly trying to see how they can further reduce jobs and wages among our members.  This is a betrayal of the highest regard.  We do not need to give jobs away to another country just so that our consumers can get products at cheaper rates.

The maize industry meanwhile was delighted with the news of greater markets for their products.  'About time the government took proactive steps to ensure that our farmers get the best deal possible', noted Heath Urui, president of the Farmer Coalition.

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'...not even our Prime Minister would be so foolish...'

-Economic Party leader, Alder Hilling in reference to the possibility of a trade deal with New Varangia.

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The news having been leaked after the session in parliament today could not be debated however we have feedback as to how tomorrow's debate session might go.

Alder Hilling, leader of the Economic Party noted, 'Ridiculous, irresponsible, your information has to be incorrect, this would devastate our automobile industry, not even our Prime Minister would be so foolish even with his past economic failures'.

Opposition Leader, Jennie Ne, meanwhile though concerned noted that, 'if in the end we gain more jobs than we lose than it will be a good deal however I hope the Prime Minister has measures in place to take care of those in the automobile industry that will lose their jobs eventually because of this deal.'

The Prime Minister was unable for comment though his office noted that, 'Any speculation on any trade agreement with any nation is again pure speculation until something is actually signed'.

Under the agreement vehicles imported into the nation from New Varangia would face no tariffs.