Vance Faces Flak Over Stalled India Trade Deal, Trump's Tariff Move Questioned in Leaked Tape
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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 10:37
Vance Faces Flak Over Stalled India Trade Deal, Trump's Tariff Move Questioned in Leaked Tape
- •US Senator Ted Cruz criticized Vice President JD Vance, Peter Navarro, and Donald Trump over trade policy and the stalled India-US tariff agreement in a leaked audio recording.
- •The recording, shared by a Republican source and reported by Axios, reveals internal Republican tensions and ideological differences ahead of a possible 2028 presidential primary.
- •Cruz, presenting himself as a free-trade Republican, questioned Trump's tariff-focused approach, warning it could harm the US economy and lead to impeachment risks.
- •He recounted a heated late-night call with Trump where he warned of political consequences, to which Trump reportedly replied, "F**k you, Ted."
- •Cruz specifically blamed Peter Navarro, Vice President Vance, and "sometimes" Trump for obstructing progress on the India trade deal, linking Vance to Tucker Carlson's anti-interventionist views.
Why It Matters: Leaked audio reveals Senator Ted Cruz's sharp criticism of Vance, Navarro, and Trump on trade and India deal.
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