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New flashpoint? Trump threatens extra 5% tariff on Mexico - here's why

President Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports over a water-sharing dispute, accusing Mexico of withholding supplies guaranteed by a 1944 treaty. He demands immediate release of 200,000 acre-feet of water, citing severe impacts on Texas farmers. This follows a previous threat that led Mexico to send water.

9 Dec 2025 7:30 am