Water looms as new front in Mexico's trade negotiations with the US
- Mexican officials are devising a plan to increase water deliveries to the United States amid concerns of a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty potentially affecting trade negotiations.
- Mexico aims to reach an agreement with the U.S. In the next few weeks to prevent water issues from impacting trade talks, according to a source familiar with the matter.
- Mario Mata, executive director of Chihuahua's water council, mentioned that legal action may be considered against a treaty amendment that allows federal control over state water.
- Tensions heightened when the U.S. Denied Mexico's request for an emergency water delivery, citing shortfalls under the 1944 treaty.
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Water looms as new front in Mexico's trade negotiations with the US
Mexican officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to increase the amount of water the country sends to the United States because of growing concern that President Donald Trump could drag a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty into trade negotiations, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Water Looms as New Front in Mexico's Trade Negotiations With the US
Mexican officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to increase the amount of water the country sends to the United States because of growing concern that President Donald Trump could drag a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty into trade negotiations, according to three sources familiar with the matter.


Water looms as new front in Mexico’s trade negotiations with the US
By Emily Green, Cassandra Garrison, Stephen Eisenhammer MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to increase the amount of water the country sends to the United States because of growing concern that President Dona...
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