India’s finance minister highlights growing tensions over trade barriers, framing the economic relationship with China as fundamentally unequal. She compares India’s approach to trade as "playing hockey"—structured and rule-based—against China’s "football" strategy, which she suggests is more unpredictable and protectionist. The remarks underscore concerns about China’s restrictions on imports, particularly in sectors like electronics and pharmaceuticals, which have disrupted supply chains. The statement signals deepening frustration over trade imbalances and differing regulatory standards between the two nations.

'We are playing hockey, they are playing football': FM Sitharaman on China's trade barriers  Business Today