friction

Despite a recent flareup in trade frictions, most analysts expect to see a de-escalation in tensions and some form of truce, which would give markets a big boost.

Trade friction is likely to become part of the economic landscape, she argues.

The sanctions are also expected to introduce more friction in logistics and payments and shrink profit margins for Russian oil.

And then, while driving from Guadalajara to Sayulita, Mexico, it caught fire from a combination of weight, heat and tire friction, and burned to the ground.

But no matter how fantastic the deal, count on more friction between the world’s two largest economies.