An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Serenissima Res Publica Pontesiae (Most Serene Republic of Pontesi). The subject of the opinion poll was International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo) When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 10.39% | The nation does not allow importation of any goods from any foreign nation. |
| 11.60% | The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports. |
| 9.94% | The nation allows for imports, but imposes tariffs and quotas in certain areas. |
| 32.09% | The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports. |
| 25.12% | The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports. |
| 10.86% | The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards. |