Alleged secret recordings reportedly cite nearly 10 minutes of conversation that provide one of the clearest windows yet into Senator Ted Cruz’s behind-the-scenes opposition to Trump’s protectionist trade policy. The remarks, made during two closed-door meetings in 2025, come as Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada, threatening a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports over alleged concerns tied to China. Secret Tapes Reveal Cruz’s Private Break with Trump on Tariffs Reports indicate that Senator Ted Cruz privately warned donors that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda could devastate the US economy and cost Republicans Congress. In the tapes obtained by Axios, Cruz allegedly recounts a late-night call with Trump following the April 2025 tariff rollout, describing it as hostile and unproductive
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