After tariffs, now US-Mexico face-to-face for water!
The 1944 water treaty between the US and mexico is an important diplomatic agreement, under which both countries supply water to each other from the Rio Grande and Colorado River. Recently, US President donald trump accused mexico of violating the treaty. He said that mexico is stealing water from texas farmers. He made this allegation on his social media platform 'Truth Social', which further deepened the controversy.
According to the 1944 water treaty, mexico has to give 1.75 million acre feet of water from the Rio Grande to the US every 5 years. The US has to give 1.5 million acre feet of water to mexico from the Colorado River annually. This supply is done through a network of dams and reservoirs. According to a Reuters report, mexico has so far sent only 30 percent of the water to the US from 2020-2025. Let us tell you that this cycle is ending in October.
Texas' only sugar mill closed - Trump
Donald trump accused mexico and said that last year Texas' only sugar mill was closed because mexico did not provide water. He criticized former US President Joe Biden, saying that his administration did not help the farmers, while leaders like Ted Cruz are fighting for the farmers of Texas. However, refuting Trump's allegations, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that there has been a drought here for the last three years and as far as water is available, mexico is following the treaty.
America and Mexico in the grip of severe drought
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that a detailed proposal has been sent to the US, which includes immediate measures. Mexican officials are in touch with the US Foreign and Agriculture departments regarding this. Both America and mexico are currently in the grip of severe drought. The water level in the Colorado River has fallen significantly in recent years.
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