In 2024, the Rio Grande Valley sugar growers, which ran the only sugar cane mill in Texas, announced they were forced to close operations after more than 51 years because of these water shortages. 500American 500 American jobs were lost as a result [of the sugar cane mill closure]. If Mexico continues to fail to live up to the treaty, more and more farmers and ranchers and other producers will face the same fate. (02:54–02:58)
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Asserts job losses due to the closure of the sugar cane mill.
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