Overview

• The U.S. accuses Mexico of violating the 1944 Water Treaty by delivering less than 30% of its required 1.75 million acre-feet of water over the current five-year cycle, ending in October 2025.
• President Trump has threatened additional tariffs and sanctions, claiming the water shortfall is severely harming Texas agriculture, including the closure of the state's only sugar mill.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the shortfall and announced an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers, though she cited severe drought as a limiting factor.
• The U.S. has taken countermeasures, such as halting water shipments to Tijuana, to pressure Mexico into fulfilling its treaty commitments.
• Both nations are exploring solutions, with Mexico proposing measures to address the deficit and seeking an agreement to mitigate further conflict.