trade with the United States; US trade
Refers specifically to trade relations or commercial exchange with the United States. Often used in economic or political contexts.
Japan's trade with the United States continues to show a surplus.
Trade friction with the US became a political issue.
General term for trade or commerce; 対米貿易 specifies trade with the United States.
Trade with Japan; the same pattern with 対日 (toward Japan).
Compound of 対米 (たいべい, 'toward the United States') + 貿易 (ぼうえき, 'trade'). 対米 is an abbreviation of 対アメリカ, using the kanji 米 from 亜米利加 (アメリカ).