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Mexico relies heavily on Texas natural gas. The Trump administration could imperil that relationship.
By Texas Tribune, Carlos Nogueras Ramos at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 5 min read
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.ODESSA — Mexico and the U.S. may frequently spar, but the two nations are bound by energy — networks of pipelines that stre...
Key takeaway -Mexico-Canada Agreement, a free-trade pact President Donald Trump spearheaded and that was enacted in 2018 as a replacement for NAFTA to bolster trade between the three countries.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The potential disruption to the US-Mexico natural gas trade has significant implications for San Antonio , given the city's proximity to the border and its role in the state's energy landscape. As one of the primary beneficiaries of the economic arrangement, Texas stands to lose a substantial market for its natural gas exports. San Antonio, in particular, could feel the effects of a decline in natural gas sales, as the city's economy is closely tied to the energy industry. The city's businesses and residents may also be impacted by the potential increase in energy prices that could result from a disruption to the global energy market. Furthermore, the city's transportation infrastructure, which includes several major pipelines, could be affected by changes to the US-Mexico trade agreement. As the situation unfolds, San Antonio will be watching closely to see how the Trump administration's actions will impact the local economy and energy industry.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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