- He claimed that Mexico owes the U.S. more than 800,000 acre-feet of water accumulated over a five-year period
- He added that the refusal or delay by Mexican authorities places American agriculture at a disadvantage
- According to the president, the U.S. needs at least 200,000 acre-feet delivered before December
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stern warning to Mexico, insisting his administration would impose a 5% tariff if the neighbouring country fails to release water owed to the United States under a longstanding bilateral agreement.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump accused Mexico of repeatedly violating the water treaty and harming farmers in Texas who rely heavily on the cross-border water supply.
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He claimed that Mexico owes the U.S. more than 800,000 acre-feet of water accumulated over a five-year period and has not responded to Washington’s calls for compliance.
According to the president, the U.S. needs at least 200,000 acre-feet delivered before December 31, with the rest to follow shortly after.
He added that the refusal or delay by Mexican authorities places American agriculture at a disadvantage, describing the situation as “unfair.”
Trump said he has authorized immediate documentation for a 5% levy on Mexico if the water is not released, escalating tensions around a treaty that has historically been a sensitive issue between the two nations.
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