Overview
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Mexico will start delivering more than 200,000 acre-feet of water this week as part of an understanding to meet treaty obligations.
- The new deliveries are intended to address current commitments and repay a carried shortfall reported at roughly 986 million cubic meters, or about 800,000 acre-feet.
- Both governments agreed to finalize a detailed plan governing outstanding and future deliveries by January 31, 2026.
- The Trump administration’s threat of a 5% tariff on Mexican goods remains in play if Mexico fails to meet its commitments, according to the USDA.
- Mexican officials cite drought and infrastructure limits but say household supplies will be protected, while Texas producers point to significant losses and the closure of the state’s last sugar mill.