Mexico to Send Water to US, But Not “Ahorita”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico plans to send more water to the United States, although not immediately, amidst a threat of increased tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Mexico is behind on water deliveries from the Rio Grande River due to drought and pipeline limitations, but Sheinbaum proposed a water delivery this month and another in the coming years. This is despite Trump’s claim that Mexico owes the U.S. water under a 1944 treaty, which has led to a previous threat of a 5% increase on tariffs on Mexican imports. Discussions are expected to continue in a virtual meeting with U.S. officials.
John Q. Hosedrinker