Overview

• President Donald Trump has accused Mexico of violating the 1944 Water Treaty by delivering less than 30% of its required water quota, threatening tariffs and sanctions in response.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the deficit and attributed the shortfall to a prolonged three-year drought, which has severely impacted water availability.
• Sheinbaum announced Mexico would make an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers and has submitted a comprehensive proposal to U.S. officials to resolve the dispute.
• The U.S. recently halted water shipments to Tijuana as leverage to enforce compliance, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
• Texas farmers, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley, continue to face severe agricultural impacts, with officials warning of economic hardships tied to Mexico's delayed water deliveries.