Sheinbaum Says Mexico Will Honor Water Treaty with U.S. but Warns of Shortages

• Sheinbaum addresses water distribution issue
• Texas demands treaty compliance
• Tariff threats add pressure

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged challenges in fulfilling the binational water agreement with the United States.

She explained that water shortages along the border have hindered Mexico’s ability to meet its obligations under the treaty.

Sheinbaum stated that both Conagua and the International Boundary and Water Commission are working to address the issue.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has urged Mexico to comply with the 1944 treaty amid growing drought conditions in his state.

Texas pushes Trump to pressure Mexico on water treaty

Texas lawmakers have called on President Trump to use future trade negotiations to pressure Mexico into fulfilling the agreement.

The 1944 treaty outlines water-sharing responsibilities between the two nations.

Research from Texas A&M University estimates annual economic losses of nearly $1 billion in Texas due to the water deficit.

U.S. officials insist that Mexico must uphold its end of the agreement, pointing to repeated shortfalls over the past 30 years.

Tensions over the water treaty have escalated amid threats of new tariffs on Mexican goods.

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Sheinbaum said she will wait until April 2 to determine her response to the proposed tariffs.

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