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Mexico and US Secure Water Deal for Texas Farmers

4/29/2025

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In a significant move, Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement to transfer water from Mexico's Rio Grande basin to Texas farmers, easing tensions after President Trump's tariff threats. This deal upholds the 1944 water-sharing treaty, mandating Mexico to deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet within five years, with an urgent deadline looming this October.

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In a significant move, Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement to transfer water from Mexico's Rio Grande basin to Texas farmers, easing tensions after President Trump's tariff threats. This deal upholds the 1944 water-sharing treaty, mandating Mexico to deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet within five years, with an urgent deadline looming this October.