If the price of good S in country A without trade is lower than in country B, what is the expected outcome once trade is permitted?

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Country A will probably export good S to country BCountry A will probably import good S from country BNeither country will be interested in tradingNone of these options

Explanation

If country A has a lower autarky price for good S compared to country B, it means A can produce S more cheaply. Therefore, when trade opens, country A is expected to export good S to country B.