President Trump Threatens Mexico with Tariff Over Water Dispute Impacting Texas Farmers
President Donald Trump has announced a potential 5% tariff on Mexico if it fails to provide additional water to U.S. farmers, citing violations of a water-sharing treaty. The treaty requires Mexico to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years. Trump claims Mexico owes 800,000 acre-feet due to past violations and demands 200,000 acre-feet be released by December 31. The water shortage is reportedly affecting crops and livestock in Texas. Mexico, facing drought conditions, has not yet responded to these demands. The U.S. Agriculture Secretary previously stated that Mexico agreed to increase water shipments to Texas.