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,

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday a 30% tariff rate for goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, starting on August 1. The EU had initially hoped to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the U.