Plus literally dialing up the rhetoric. President trump and president putin set to talk as counterpart tomorrow. But whos calling who . Keir simmons in new york, Kristen Welker at the white house. Big meeting today, big phone call tomorrow but its the meeting thats not happening thats grabbing all the headlines, right . Thats right. That meeting that was supposed to happen with the president of mexico which was cancelled yesterday after President Trump insisted that mexico was going to pay for the wall, the president of mexico said not going to pay for the wall. That is something we have heard him say over and over again. Then we learned he cancelled the meeting. President trump tried to cast it as a mutual decision. Bottom line, this is a rift in a relation with one of the United States closest allies, its Third LargestTrading Partner. What happens next . The administration floating the idea of a possible 20 tax on imports from mexico and, hallie,
for a very busy day. Keir simmons is in new york. Theresa may has to thread this very delicate needle. Thats right. In her speech she was able to send a signal to President Trump that, if you like, shes on his side, that britain and america see things at the same way and at the same time send a number of messages that will have been picked up and have been picked up back in the u. K. About things like nato, about russia, about iran, about a whole range issues and primarily saying to President Trump, america still needs to lead in the world. So that balance she still needs to strike as she prepares to meet with the president at 1 00 eastern today. She still needs to be able to somehow build trust with him while at the same time be her
own person. Oh, to be a fly on the wall. If people havent seen her before yesterday, a School Mistress type. Shes a serious person. Why . She got a number of Standing Ovations but the first laugh didnt happen until about 30 minutes into that speech. So thats the kind of person she is. How will that gel with President Trump . You know what she said to british journalists on the flight over here . Opposites attract. I was going to ask you about the idea of President Trump who is on twitter, theresa may dont even hav a twitter account. Will opposites attract in this instance politically . We dont know. She does have an official twitter account. If you take a look at it, all that is on there, posted on there are clips from her
speeches and official announcements. Its such a contrast. Who knows. When you think about the reaganthatcher relationship, in some ways reagan was the warm, kind of easy going thatcher was the star owners daughter, she famously had the handbag, she was famously tough and together that seemed to gel. Its so crucial with international relations. But in a sense, though, hallie, were talking there about the way things have been and President Trump as so far seems to change so much. And thats whats so difficult for World Leaders is figuring out how things will work in the future. And the real danger for the british and the real danger for any world leader who chooses to take the road which the british Prime Minister has is to stay as the british always has really close to washington. The danger is that President Trump starts to do things that britain really doesnt agree with and how does she respond to that . Fundamentally she knows that if she has washington on side, it really strengthens her negotiations with the european union, but its full of risks. Keir, i think you should hop on a train and get down to washington because theres a lot of anticipation for that meeting. Thank you very much, keir simmons at 30 rock. And reaction from another key al ally, mexico. Press Secretary Sean Spicer first said there would be a 20 attack on imports. Two hours later backing off after some backlash saying thats just one of many options. President trump not backing off his promise that mexico will, in fact, pay for the wall. Ive said many times that the American People will not pay for the wall. And ive made that clear to the
government of mexico. Were working on a Tax Reform Bill that will reduce our trade deficit, increase american exports and will generate revenue from mexico that will pay for the wall if we decide to go that route. Reminder, mexico says it is not going to pay for that wall Mariana Atencio is joining us this morning. Youve been talking to folks there in the capital. What are they saying . Reporter ive spoken to Business Leaders who tell me in board rooms across this nation, they are waiting to see what President Trump will do. Mexicans are angry, appalled at President Trumps dismissive tone toward a nation they say
has contributed so much to the u. S. Economy. Im here with senator armando rios. Senator, what will be discussed in this meeting given President Trumps executive actions on immigration and the wall . Well, we need to hear the Minister Of Economy and the minister of foreign relations. We just went there to the United States last tuesday. We need to hear their report and we need to take some actions for knowing which are the next steps too take regarding security, regarding trade. We need to have a common position with the senate, off course with president pena anyw nieto. What kind of actions are
being evaluatevaluated . My position is we should stop negotiating with the United States regarding security issues, regarding antiterrorism that weve been working to the for the last years and that now it has no sense to keep on collaborating with an unfriendly government, specifically in the Drug Enforcement area. Of course we need to take a look at what we need to change because we are spending so much money with some kind of relationship that doesnt seem to be in the benefit for us anymore. And what about trade, senator . What concrete actions would you consider taking . We need to change our patterns of consumption. Weve been buying a lot of corns for the states of the corn beds, specifically iowa, some of those. We need to start thinking if he wants to tax our goods that are sold there in the United States,
we need to change. Probably we can change we can buy the corn now to brazil or to argentina and stop buying it. Its a retaliation regarding what hes saying. Thank you so much, senator. I dont want to keep you from the meeting with president pena. You heard it, possible concrete actions regarding the war on drugs and consumer products, as you heard. Rachel, we were watching that interview together and you were sort of nodding and said at one point, thats exactly the issue. Walk me through what you heard and what stood out to you. I any whthink what we heard there is rising tension with mexico and we can expect representatives in that government are going to feel the need to retaliate, that whether
or not concrete actions are taken, we know that rhetoric coming from President Trump is having some very tangible effects within mexico. So whether we talking about a trade war, whether were talking about decreased cooperation at the border, were talking about problems hitting american consumers, were talking about problems with combatting the drug trade at the border. This is a partner for the United States. Mexico has served as a collaborator and a partner for the last two decades. Lets not forget that that want always true. Put this into context for me here. I spoke with alfonso aguilar. He said, listen, this lack of a meeting with pena nieto is not a longterm problem, a 20 tax would be. Is this a bump in the road or are we going to be talking about this two years ago from a Turning Point . I dont think that one meeting is a problem. I think over a year of aggressive rhetoric towards mexico is what we can point to as the problem. I think we can say that year of very aggressive rhetoric. Every country has the right to defend itself. The United States has the right to secure its borders as it sees fi this rhetoric around we have to build this wall, making this very aggressive and confrontational, i think thats what well see as the Turning Point is the way this is addressed. So if the Wall Discussion was happening but with a different tone from pluresident trump, do you see that as problematic . I think if President Trump was saying i think its important to find a way to increase borders and find a way to work more closely with our partners in the region to combat drug trade, i think that would be a legitimate discussion. How real is the idea this
lift could embolden the liberal wing of mexican politics and put someone into power who is more antiu. S. . I think were already seeing massive support for the leading candidate of the opposition, who really advocates for separating from the United States. I absolutely think this could have a very heavy influence, if not jest the wall but specifically the larger relationship. I think youre seeing a sentiment among mexicans if the u. S. Doesnt play with us, we dont want to play with them. But how do they play if theyre literally not speaking to each other . Part what was so insulting about trumps exetive orders was he signed them the day the Foreign Minister was in the United States talking to his government. To say theyre not talking is not true. The Foreign Minister was on his way to meet with the president there and drove right past and kept on going. This is a country we share 2,000 miles of borders with, over the last 250some years, w created a relationship with. I think we shouldnt have such shortterm memories and we should be worried when we see someone not walking in the door to have that conversation see that has illustrative. Much more coming up on President Trumps tense relationships with mexico. After the break, were joined by juan vargas. Or fill a big order
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is at the lowest point in decades. Interestingly i was an observer when he got elected. He broke the old pri monopoly in politics. It is time for donald trump to grow up. We have a great relationship along the border with mexico. With one of the things i was thinking about is a lot of the deaths happened on the mexican side. We have a great relationship with Law Enforcement with mexico, locally, at the state and at the federal level. We work with mexico quite closely to make sure that a lot of the problems they have with the narco traffickers. Are you working closely or do you plan to work closely with the Trump Administration . Are you having conversations . Where do you see an opportunity to work with republicans on this . Its clear the president is not going to simply change his mind like that . Its true. We have to try to Work Together. Independe im a democrat and im very progressive, however, we didnt win. He won. Unfortunately hes a bit of a caricature president. He doesnt seem to be a real president at the moment but theres a lot of serious people around him and were trying to Work Together and we have to Work Together. We have a long border here. I represent the entire california mexico border. We have lots of positive things going on. The things happening here along the border have been very good for both sides. We want to make sure that continues. We cant when you get all this heavy, awful rhetoric that is affecting our relation sishipre. Im going to work with the administration as well as i can. Im on the national prayer
breakfast on thursday and ill see him then. What do you plan to say to him when you see them then . Chill out read the bible a little bit. Chill out. Hes there for a religious person. Look at matthew 25. When i was a stranger, you welcomed me. Thats what jesus says. Why dont you Pay Attention a little more to the bible. I think it will make things better for everybody. Hes been probably hearing that message a little bit as hes been promising this border wall for 18 months, i think. If he moves forward of building this wall, what are your options . We already have the fence. In some areas, we have three walls. So theyve already built these. I kind of laugh when people talk about this. They put these things in saying this was going to stop
immigration. It didnt. People got bigger ladders, they tunnelled underneath. Unless he wants to put up a fourth fence, a fourth wall somewhere, we already have it. If you start at the ocean, literally 150 yards into the ocean, they have all these gigantic pillars and the three Border MountaiBorder Fences go to the mountains and they you cant build anything. The first one didnt work, the second one didnt work, the third one didnt work and i assume the fourth ones not going to work either. Democratic congressman want vargas of california, were going to get you on our schedule after that meeting with President Trump. Right now Tens Of Thousands of people are expected t gather not far from where im sitting right now near the Washington Monument for the annual march for life. History being made with vice
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different ball game. So a very optimist being crowic. I want to talk to women who drove out here from ohio. This is the first time youve been to the march . It is the first time ive been here. I felt like i was drawn here and i was supposed to be here for a reason. I believe this is the reason. And whats your feeling under this new administration . Are you feeling more optimistic . Weve heard that from a lot of people. I am feeling more optimistic. I feel like tha the prolife movement, the agenda, is going to be more heard from. Okay. And what do you hope to get out of today . Whats the message youd like to tell the rest of america . Well, i think the reason im here is because i honestly believe President Trump has brought god back into washington, d. C. And back into the white house and i am just thrilled to be here. And what are you hoping to hear from the Vice President
today when he speaks . Well, im excited to hear what he has to say. I think its going to be encouraging and uplifting. Its a new day in our country. Thats what were hearing from a lot of people in the crowd, this sense of optimism moving forward. Nbcs Kristen Dahlgren live for us on the mall. Thank you. President trump plans to speak with russian president Vladimir Putin on the weekend about what the white house is saying about the russian sanctions on the other side of the break. If you have medicare
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economic ties between germany and russia. One other quick note on this meeting here, mattis will be meeting in the tank with the joint chiefs and President Trump. They had dinner a couple of nights ago, all they white house about a twohour meeting to discuss a range of issues. So well see whether or not there are actually any Tasking Orders or president ial directives to the present gone saying come up with some new plans to accelerate the plan. And mattis has been sworn in. He got his hair cut at the pentagon. The price is 12. You go in, you ask for a hair cut and they have one question,
civilian or military . Ill get back to you on whether he asked for a civilian or military. Hans, i dont know what we would do without you. Thank you, pal. Ambassador, hair cuts aside, i want to get your reaction on what we just heard from kellyanne conway. She said the lifting of sanctions on russia is under consideration. Overall reaction to that, perhaps unsurprising maybe . This administration likes to lay out a lot of different options and create leverage for possible concessions. Isis remains the priority for President Trump and lifting financial sanctions is the priority for mr. Putin. You can expect some kind of a combination there. This is the first call theyll have had and i think there will be pleasantries and introductory
discussions as well. With president putin, my advice is to engage. There is nothing inevitable between conflict between the conflict with the west. Butgage with russia from a position of strength. Engage but beware. How does donald trump actually do that and will he do that . Will that message from theresa may get through when the president has talked repeatedly about wanting a better and stronger relationship with Vladimir Putin . Weve also heard President Trump talking about rebuilding our Nuclear Arsenal or updating it, talked about military investment. I think hes going to have a twotrack strategy to project m americas defense and military capabilities will be robust but we need an ally in the fight against isis and radical islamic extremism. The challenge is going to be what happens in europe with
nato. Will there continue to be this tit for tat in overflights and reckless actions by mr. Putin on the frontier of europe . In this phone call nato might come up. Is there a way that donald trump could step in it with Vladimir Putin . England and theresa may are no fans of mr. Putin. So inevitably i think there are a lot mine fields but i dont think theyre going to take place in this phone call. This is going to be an opening gamut. I think that everybodys going to be reading between the lines but this is really going to be about just resetting, a poor choice of words, thats the clinton policy. But reestablishing a rapport with the russian leadership and of course its going to be fraught with all kind of
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to put into context something that weve been talking about quite a bit, not just today but over the last 24 hours, the potential of this 20 tax on mexican imports. How is it really going to affect you, your money, what happens to you when you go to the grocery store, when you go to walmart, target or wherever. I want to bring in my colleague, stephanie ruhle, for more on all of this. What does this mean for my mom or dad sitting at home outside philadelphia . Or us. If you think about it, we would incur this cost. Those donald trump signature suits made in mexico, when macys cost them they cost 300, with this 20 , macys would have to eat it or you or me, if you wanted to buy your dad that suit, it would cost an extra 60. But Made In America is not a new idea, not a new concept. If you look at the way people spend money today, nobody pays retail. Everybody wants a discount. The rise of amazon. Com is
because people want to pay the lowest amount of money and get the greatest amount of goods. To see macys would eat the cost, macys just closed 100 stores. Margins have shrunk, companies arent willing to pay. I know America First is a great sound bite but people dont want to spend. Its not mexico who would incur the cost, it would be the United States. And we saw a walk back, a little bit of whiplash from the team saying this was just a buffet of option, this was not the final plan. Thats sort of whats extraordinary here, maybe its a Shot Across The Bow but it leaves so many of us wondering how trade works, it isnt simply a back tax, a tariff. Even if mexico were to be hit. Its about wages. Labor would move to nicaragua,
move to cuba, it could move to haiti. Even if you said were going to hurt mexican companies, we dont just import, we export to mexico. Theyre a Trading Partner. Theyre our third biggest Trading Partner in the world. The question so many people are asking, does donald trump understand the trickledown effects . This isnt like a casino owner walking away from a deal. A 20 tax, it could be your avocados, your ford fusion, your bananas. Are people willing to spend more . Theyre definitely not. If mexico gets hit with it, its factories could move to another country. Virginia senator and former Vice President ial nominee tim kaine is sitting down with chuck