Trump offers to mediate India-China border tensions as India declines

US President Donald Trump offered to mediate the ongoing border tensions between India and China, calling China a "very important player" in global affairs. He expressed hope for improved relations with China and acknowledged the "vicious" skirmishes at the border. India declined Trump's mediation offer, stating it prefers a direct bilateral approach to resolve issues with neighboring countries. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India's commitment to handling disputes directly. During discussions with Prime Minister Modi, Trump also announced an agreement for increased Indian imports of US oil and gas. He criticized India's import duties on US products as "very unfair."