De La Cruz Pushes Tariffs on Mexico Over Water Treaty Violations
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz from Texas has introduced 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 proposed tariffs aim to generate revenue to support 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 the last sugar mill in Texas. The legislation would create a fund to compensate affected farmers, with oversight from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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