De La Cruz Pushes Tariffs on Mexico Over Water Treaty Violations
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz from Texas has proposed the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for Rio Grande Farmers Act, which would impose tariffs on Mexico for failing to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. The tariffs would generate funds to assist South Texas farmers affected by water delivery issues. De La Cruz emphasized that Mexico's noncompliance has harmed local agriculture, leading to significant economic damage, including the closure of Texas's last sugar mill. The proposed legislation aims to create a South Texas Agricultural Compensation Trust Fund to support affected farmers.
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