There's confusion over what the president wants with his trade war and whether the GOP's big spending bill should include raising taxes on the rich in order to fund Trump's domestic priorities.

President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid.

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But first, NPR's senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins us now. Good morning, Mara, and happy Mother's Day. MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Good morning, Ayesha. Happy Mother's Day to you.

NPR political correspondents Mara Liasson and Susan Davis have been covering this power dynamic. They join me now. Hi to both of you. SUSAN DAVIS, BYLINE: Hey, Juana. MARA LIASSON, BYLINE ...