The united states' buffalo, ny, and canada's ft. erie, ontario, lie across the niagara river from each other. which of the following situations is most likely to occur? a. the cities will have increased trade, shared economic systems, similar cultural values, and cultural ties. b. the american economy and culture will dominate both cities because buffalo is significantly larger than fr. erie. c. trade and economic ties will increase, but the cities will maintain distinct american and canadian cultures. d. the cities are not likely to have increased trade or cultural ties, despite their proximity to each other.