India, Jan. 26 -- A purported leaked audio Republican senator Ted Cruz threw open some cracks within the party, and also pointed out to what may be obstructing New Delhi and Washington from finalising a potential trade deal.

According to an Axios report, leaked phone calls of Ted Cruz show him blaming White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump for holding up the trade deal with India. The purported audio recordings also show Cruz telling his supporters that he was "battling" the White House to secure a trade deal with India.

Though a part of the Republican party, Ted Cruz is widely considered a rival of Donald Trump and is also thought to be considering a run for the Presidency in 2028. H...