Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows

Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to farmers in Texas, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday, to help make up its shortfall under a treaty that has strained US relations and prompted tariff threats by President Donald Trump.

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Mexico is looking for alternatives to comply with the 81-year-old water-sharing treaty with the US, Ms Sheinbaum said in her regular news conference. A proposal had already been sent to US officials, she said.

Mexico's failure to keep up with its water deliveries has sparked a diplomatic spat with its largest trading partner.

A day earlier, Mr Trump said he would escalate consequences, including tariffs or sanctions on Mexico. Texas Republicans have also publicly accused Mexico of flagrantly ignoring the treaty, harming farmers who depend on the water deliveries.

“For Texas farmers who are requesting water, there will be an immediate delivery of a certain number of millions of cubic meters that can be provided according to the water availability in the Rio Grande” Ms Sheinbaum said.