Rio Grande

The Rio Grande is a river that forms a significant part of the border between the United States and Mexico. A 1944 treaty governs the sharing of its water resources between the two countries. The river is newsworthy because of a recent dispute over Mexico's compliance with the treaty. Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not immediately provide additional water to US farmers. Trump accuses Mexico of violating the treaty, which mandates Mexico send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the US from the Rio Grande. This water is crucial for agriculture in the US. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding water rights and resource management along the US-Mexico border, and the potential economic consequences of non-compliance with international agreements.