President Donald Trump of the United States threatened Mexico with customs tariffs, claiming that the 1944 water sharing agreement had been violated. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump’s statements, saying “Despite the drought, we are fulfilling our obligations.” Sheinbaum replied to Trump’s remarks targeting Mexico on his “Truth Social” account. She used the phrase “Despite the drought, we are fulfilling our obligations” in response to Trump’s accusations that Mexico violated the 1944 water sharing agreement. Sheinbaum stated, “Yesterday, a comprehensive proposal was presented to the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of State regarding the water supply to Texas under the 1944 agreement, including short-term actions. Despite the three-year drought, Mexico continues to comply with the agreement based on the current water volume. The International Boundary and Water Commission continues to work to develop solutions that will be beneficial to both countries.” Sheinbaum expressed her belief that the crisis would be resolved through dialogue, saying, “I have instructed the Ministers of Agriculture and Rural Development, Foreign Affairs, and Environment and Natural Resources to immediately establish contact with the US Departments of Agriculture and State. I am confident that, as in other matters, we will reach an agreement on this issue.” According to national media reports, Sheinbaum rejected claims made by Trump that Mexico’s violation of the agreement led to the closure of the only sugar factory in Texas, stating that these statements did not reflect the truth. Sheinbaum expressed her hope that the water crisis would not turn into a new diplomatic conflict, expecting that water levels would increase with the upcoming rainy season and that cooperation with the US would strengthen.

The 1944 WATER SHARING AGREEMENT
The 1944 water sharing agreement stipulates that Mexico must deliver 1.75 million cubic meters of water from the Rio Grande River to the United States every 5 years. However, in the current cycle, Mexico has only been able to provide 30% of this amount. This situation has caused concern, particularly among Texan farmers, and has also brought with it Trump’s threats of commercial sanctions.