Overview
- Trump demands that Mexico release about 246.6 million cubic meters before December 31 and says the five‑year shortfall exceeds 986 million cubic meters.
- Sheinbaum reports a virtual meeting was held Tuesday with U.S. officials, a follow‑up session was set for Wednesday, and Mexico exchanged new proposals under the 1944 framework.
- Mexico maintains it is complying with the treaty, invoking provisions that allow make‑up deliveries in the next five‑year cycle during extraordinary drought and noting physical limits on conveyance to the Río Bravo.
- The White House pairs the tariff threat with $12 billion in farm aid after meetings with Texas producers and officials who argue the deficit is hurting crops and cattle.
- Trump escalates public pressure by posting a video alleging contaminated flows from Mexico into U.S. territory, while both governments keep negotiating through the IBWC/CILA to avert trade fallout.