President Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Mexico's Water Shortfalls Impacting Texas Agriculture
President Trump has issued a threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless Mexico delivers 200,000 acre-feet of Rio Grande water by December 31. This demand arises from Mexico's alleged failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, which requires Mexico to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years. The situation has become critical for Texas farmers, who are experiencing significant agricultural losses due to water shortages. The Texas Farm Bureau has expressed frustration, noting that planted acres have decreased by up to 45% in some areas. Meanwhile, Mexico has been conserving water in Lake Mead, benefiting the American Southwest by maintaining reservoir levels and delaying water cuts for U.S. cities and farms. 
