11 April 11:40
Donald Trump says Mexico is "stealing" water from Texas, hurting local farmers, and threatens tariffs if it doesn't comply with 1944 treaty
Ana-Maria Tapescu

International
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Donald Trump said Mexico is not honoring the 1944 agreement to distribute water from the Rio Grande, hurting Texas farmers. He announced he could impose tariffs or sanctions if Mexico does not fulfill its obligations to send water to the US. Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded that her country has complied with the treaty "to the extent that water is available," citing the drought problems it faces.