The Texas Senate has taken a firm step by demanding that the Donald Trump administration compel Mexico to comply with the 1944 Binational Water Treaty.
According to Texas lawmakers, Mexico’s noncompliance has caused economic harm to the Rio Grande Valley, a crucial region for agriculture and the local economy.
The 1944 Water Treaty establishes that Mexico must deliver a five-year quota of 2.158 billion cubic meters of water to the United States.
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However, as of the end of February, Mexico had contributed only 25% of this amount. The deadline to comply with the total delivery is in October.
What steps is Texas taking?
The Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs approved a resolution this week calling on the federal government to take “appropriate measures” to ensure Mexico complies with the treaty.
Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who sponsored the bill, expressed hope that President Trump will take a stronger stance to resolve the issue.
How does this affect relations between Mexico and the United States?
Senator Charles Perry suggested that the issue of water be included in tariff negotiations between the two countries.
“It would be good to include the release of water under the 1944 treaty in those tariff negotiations so we can get some relief in the Valley,” Perry said.
This proposal could add an additional layer of complexity to the already tense trade relations between Mexico and the United States.
With the October deadline approaching, this issue is likely to continue to generate discussions and negotiations in the coming months.
Source: elimparcial
