The Hindu, January 26 reported, leaked audio of a U.S. senator's call reveals the reasons for the impasse in U.S.-India trade negotiations and exposes divisions within the Republican Party. A leaked audio clip shows U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz telling his supporters that he is "engaged in a fierce battle" with the White House to push forward the U.S.-India trade agreement, while President Trump, Vice President Vance, and White House trade advisor Navarro are blocking the signing of the trade deal. In addition, Cruz and other Republican senators had previously urged Trump not to impose "Liberation Day tariffs," arguing that such measures would raise inflation, harm American citizens' retirement savings, or lead to a loss for the Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Cruz has long supported U.S.-India cooperation and acknowledges the achievements of Indian-Americans in the U.S., once calling the two countries "natural allies." Analysts believe that the audio highlights significant divisions within the Republican Party on tariff and trade issues, and Cruz may run for president in 2028, challenging Trump and Vance's dominance within the party.
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