Wary Of Trump, Mexico Will Now Send Water To Texas Farmers

India-West News Desk

DALLAS, TX – Mexico will immediately deliver water to Texas farmers, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced, in an effort to address its deficit under a long-standing treaty that has strained relations with the United States and triggered tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

The country is seeking alternative ways to meet its obligations under the 81-year-old water-sharing treaty with the U.S., which has become a point of diplomatic friction.

Trump warned of escalating consequences, including the possibility of tariffs or sanctions.

Under the 1944 treaty, which governs water distribution between the two nations via a system of interconnected dams and reservoirs, Mexico is required to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water from the Rio Grande to the United States every five years.

With the current five-year cycle ending in October, Mexico has so far delivered less than 30% of its obligation, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission.

Drought conditions have reduced Mexico’s supply. Enforcing compliance could spark internal conflict, as Mexico’s federal government may face pushback from northern states that fiercely protect their water resources, Reuters reported.

Mexico has agreed to send 122,000 acre-feet of water and is considering a plan to deliver an additional 81,000 acre-feet. However, even with this additional volume, Mexico would still fall short of delivering 40% of its required amount, Reuters said.