Editing Export Focus

{{Choice
| name      = Export Focus
| category  = Choice
| lock      = 14 days
| exclusive = [[Neutral Focus]], [[Import Focus]]
| effects   = <table class="rb-ib-subtable"><tr><th>Effect</th><th>Value</th></tr><tr><td>Export cost</td><td class="rb-ib-buff">×0.85</td></tr><tr><td>Import cost</td><td class="rb-ib-nerf">×1.2</td></tr></table>
}}
'''Export Focus''' is a [[Choices|choice]] that reduces export costs by 15% while increasing import costs by 20%. It is one of three mutually exclusive trade focus policies, alongside [[Neutral Focus]] and [[Import Focus]].

== Effects ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Effect !! Value !! Description
|-
| Export cost || ×0.85 || Reduces the cost of exporting goods by 15%
|-
| Import cost || ×1.2 || Increases the cost of importing goods by 20%
|}
Export Focus makes selling goods through the [[Market]] and [[Port]] more profitable while making purchases more expensive. The 15% export cost reduction benefits settlements that produce surplus resources for sale, while the 20% import cost increase discourages reliance on imported goods.

== Details ==
Export Focus has no resource cost to enact and has a '''14-day lock''' period, the longest lock duration among toggleable choices (tied with [[Neutral Focus]] and [[Import Focus]]). This means switching between trade focus policies requires careful planning.

Export Focus is mutually exclusive with [[Neutral Focus]] and [[Import Focus]]. Only one of the three can be active at any time. [[Neutral Focus]] is the default trade policy for all settlements.

== Strategy ==
Export Focus is ideal for settlements with a strong production surplus that regularly sell goods. The 15% reduction in export costs effectively increases trade revenue on every sale. Settlements with a [[Port]] running frequent exports benefit most, as the savings compound over many transactions.

The 20% import cost increase means that purchasing goods becomes noticeably more expensive. Settlements using Export Focus should aim to be self-sufficient in critical resources like {{Icon|Food}} and {{Icon|Wood}}, minimizing the need to buy from the market.

The 14-day lock period makes this a significant commitment. Players should be confident in their export-oriented economy before switching away from [[Neutral Focus]]. Settlements in a [[Trade Alliance]] can stack the alliance's 10% trade cost reduction with Export Focus for even greater export savings.

== Changelog ==
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== See also ==
* [[Neutral Focus]]
* [[Import Focus]]
* [[Choices]]
* [[Market]]
* [[Port]]

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