Ted Cruz Audio Leak: White House Divided Over India-US Trade Deal

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CNBC TV18•26-01-2026, 09:07
Ted Cruz Audio Leak: White House Divided Over India-US Trade Deal
- •A leaked 10-minute audio reveals Senator Ted Cruz criticizing reciprocal tariffs and advocating for a trade deal with India.
- •Cruz's push for a trade deal was reportedly opposed by Vice President JD Vance, Peter Navarro, and sometimes President Trump.
- •The leak highlights internal dissent within the Trump administration regarding trade policy and India-US relations.
- •Cruz has not publicly confirmed or denied the report, while Trump and Vance's spokespersons declined to comment.
- •The incident underscores challenges in India-US trade relations, including tariffs and US demands for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors.
Why It Matters: Leaked audio shows Ted Cruz pushing for an India-US trade deal, revealing White House divisions and policy hurdles.
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