President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico with more tariffs and sanctions over the theft of water from farmers in Southern Texas.
Mexico has been stealing Rio Grande water promised to Texas farmers under a decades-old treaty.
In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump declared that Mexico owes Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water.
Mexico has been violating its obligation under the 1944 Water Treaty.
“This is very unfair, and it is hurting South Texas Farmers very badly,” the president wrote.
“Last year, the only Sugar Mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has been stealing the water from Texas Farmers.
“Ted Cruz has been leading the fight to get South Texas the water it is owed, but Sleepy Joe refused to lift a finger to help the Farmers.
“THAT ENDS NOW!” Trump warned.
The president continued by vowing that he will make sure Mexico does not violate treaties with the U.S. and hurt farmers in Texas.
“Just last month, I halted water shipments to Tijuana until Mexico complies with the 1944 Water Treaty,” he said.
“My Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, is standing up for Texas Farmers, and we will keep escalating consequences, including TARIFFS and, maybe even