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.

Stocks were mixed in early trading on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend issued 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, rekindling tensions with two of the largest U.S. trade partners and threatening to raise consumer prices.

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,