To Egypt, we trade Iron Working (429 cost) in return for Meditation and Archery (298 cost total)

This is a somewhat lopsided trade in Egypts favor, but I would like to point out reasoning:

Egypt is on the same continent with a strong Inca Empire. The Inca do not yet have Iron Working and are not on good terms with Egypt (Annoyed). Egypt is similarly annoyed with the Inca. They are followers of a different religion and are not likely trading partners.

If they come to conflict, which is likely based on other games I've had with the inca, Egypt would have the advantage of having Iron Working first to have a "leg up" so to speak.

This will also further solidify our relationship with Egypt. We should also think about Open Borders to help our religion spread to the rest of Egypts cities. (A Senator can put that vote together if you wish)

Please vote yea, nay, or abstain to the trade listed about (Senators or their designated deputies only)

Its risky, but i see your logic, also the Aztecs or the egyptians could be mear turns away from discovering it anyway so we might as well monopolise what we got. ill check back in 24 hours to check if biz has voted.

Hence I will vote...

Yea

Yea, simply to strengthen relations.