Trump slaps Mexico with 5 percent tariff over violations of water treaty
‘Very unfair’: Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico over water dispute
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In December 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a 5% tariff on imports from Mexico, citing the country's failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. Trump stated that Mexico owes the US over 800,000 acre-feet of water and demanded the immediate release of 200,000 acre-feet by the end of the year. The US president claims that Mexico's non-compliance is harming American farmers in Texas. The treaty governs water distribution from the Rio Grande, the Colorado River, and their tributaries, requiring Mexico to provide a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water to the US annually. Mexico is struggling with drought conditions, making it difficult to meet its treaty obligations.
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AI-ExtractedMore than 75 percent of Mexico is experiencing “moderate to exceptional” drought levels.
Under the treaty, the US must allow Mexico to receive 1.5 million acre-feet of water each year.
Trump called on Mexico to release 200,000 acre-feet of water by December 31.
Trump has raised tariffs by 5 percent on imports from Mexico, accusing the country of failing to uphold a cross-border water treaty.
Mexico owes the U.S over 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply with the Treaty over the past five years.
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