India, Jan. 26 -- Amid suspense over the future of a trade deal between India and the US, purported leaked audio recordings of a US senator have reportedly pointed to what may be standing in the way.

Prominent US Senator Ted Cruz has reportedly blamed White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump for holding up a trade deal with India in phone calls with donors, reported Axios.

According to the leaked audio recordings of Cruz's phone calls, the Republican senator from Texas told supporters that he was "battling" the White House to secure a trade deal with India.

The Axios report comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US that have been underway for many months now. The t...