President Trump has threatened to increase Mexico’s tariff rate to 30 percent starting Aug. 1, claiming the country hasn’t sufficiently tackled drug cartels.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 30 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and the Euopean Union, citing trade deficits and national security.

Alex Witt spoke with New York Times White House Correspondent Tyler Pager about what might be motivating President Trump to impose 30% tariffs on Mexico and the E.U. She also asked him about the President's upcoming announcement about Russia,