The broad adoption of industry standards and protocols is reducing trade friction while generating new levels of trade activity and information.

FORBES: Electronic Trading Changes Require New Partnerships

Rulemaking by litigation will only amplify trade friction.

ECONOMIST: By Invitation

So I think the worst thing we can do is encourage a process that may result in some sort of trade friction or trade war between the two largest economies in the world.

WHITEHOUSE: Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

Trade with the United States and major Asian trading partners rose as the global recovery strengthened and the economic impact of friction with China over a territorial dispute appeared to recede.

NPR: Japan Posts Record $17.4B Trade Deficit In Jan.