Ted Cruz Blames JD Vance, Peter Navarro for Stalling India Trade Deal: Report
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News18•25-01-2026, 23:54
Ted Cruz Blames JD Vance, Peter Navarro for Stalling India Trade Deal: Report
- •A report by Axios, citing Republican senator Ted Cruz, reveals that the proposed India–US trade deal faced internal resistance within the Trump administration.
- •Cruz's purported audio recordings indicate he blamed US Vice President JD Vance and White House economic adviser Peter Navarro for blocking progress on the trade deal.
- •In private meetings with donors, Cruz criticized Trump's tariff policies, warning they could damage the economy and lead to Republican losses in the 2026 midterms.
- •Cruz recounted a heated call with Trump after tariffs were introduced, where he warned of economic consequences and potential impeachment.
- •The recordings also show Cruz explicitly linking Vance to conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, accusing them of promoting an anti-interventionist foreign policy.
Why It Matters: Ted Cruz's audio recordings reveal internal Trump administration conflicts over the India trade deal and tariff policies.
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