Mexico-US Relations
Mexico and US agree on water delivery under 1944 treaty
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Mexico and the United States reached an agreement on December 13, 2025, for the delivery of 249.163 million cubic meters of Rio Grande water, starting next week, following tensions over the 1944 Water Treaty. The deal averts a 5% tariff threat from Donald Trump and addresses the previous water deficit. Mexico maintains it complies with the treaty despite drought in the northern border region.
Following the December 13 agreement with the US to deliver 249 million cubic meters of Rio Grande water, Mexico still owes over 50%—1,170 million cubic meters—of its 2020-2025 obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, says Water Advisory Council president Raúl Rodríguez. The deal averts Trump's tariff threats, with more payments planned.
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President Donald Trump threatened a 5% additional tariff on Mexican exports if Mexico fails to deliver owed water to Texas by December 31. The warning comes after a cordial meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum at the 2026 World Cup draw. Sheinbaum stated Mexico has the resources to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.