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‘Very unfair’: Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico over water dispute

December 9, 2025

President Trump has threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexican goods unless the country releases water required under a treaty governing water-sharing. He claims Mexico is violating the treaty by delaying the release of water essential for U. S. farmers, and has set a deadline for compliance.

‘Very unfair’: Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico over water dispute

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Trump threatens a 5% tariff on Mexico over a water-sharing dispute.
Mexico must release 1.75 million acre-feet of water every five years under the treaty.
The U. S. requires 200,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico before December 31.
Trump emphasizes the urgency for Mexico to comply to protect U. S. farmers.

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‘Very unfair’: Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico over water dispute

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