Ted Cruz Questions Ambassador Nominee on Mexico Water Treaty and US-Japan Alliance

Mexico's Water Treaty Obligations

• 💧 Senator Ted Cruz highlights Mexico's consistent failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 water treaty, resulting in over 1 million acre feet of water deficit.
• ⚠️ This deficit has had catastrophic consequences for Texas farmers and towns, threatening entire industries.
• 🔑 Cruz emphasizes the need for real costs to be imposed on Mexico for these failures and seeks immediate action from the Ambassador nominee.

Ambassador Nominee's Response on Water Crisis

• 🤝 Ronald Johnson acknowledges the water treaty issue, stating it's a concern when US citizens are impacted by another country's non-compliance.
• 🗣️ He commits to immediately and frequently contacting the new Mexican government to ensure they understand their commitments and the potential outcomes of non-compliance.
• 🎯 Johnson plans to deliver a consistent message regarding treaty obligations and looks forward to working with Congress to make progress.

US-Japan Alliance and Indo-Pacific Security

• 🌏 The US-Japan alliance is described as a cornerstone of US security interests in the Indo-Pacific, crucial for countering China's malign activities.
• 🤝 The Quad (Australia, India, Japan, US) is highlighted as a critical component of the security architecture, with Japan playing a vital role.
• 📈 Johnson recalls the Trump administration's efforts to redevelop the Quad format, emphasizing its value in addressing global issues and presenting a united front against adversaries.

Supply Chains and Critical Minerals

• 🔗 Concerns are raised about China's control over global supply chains, particularly in sectors affecting national security.
• 💡 Johnson proposes diversifying supply chains and reducing economic reliance on China, with a specific focus on critical minerals.
• 🇺🇸 He advocates for the US government to help build an industrial reserve of critical minerals, similar to the military reserve, to ensure economic freedom and support allies.