Freaking Politics!

[Siirenias]

So, lately, my allies have been noticing that my economy is twice that of anyone else's. And they ask for an economic loan...

However, they all refuse my gifts and question my honor in a most "you're lucky you're my friend" sort of way.

Am I missing something? Is there some way to boost their economies aside from boosting trade as dictated in our treaty or outright gifts? It's very frustrating.