New Delhi, April 6 -- Some of the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump earlier this week went into effect on Saturday, prompting customs agents to begin collections at US ports of entry. The measures include a $10 universal duty on all imports and reciprocal tariffs aimed at roughly 90 countries.

Trump said these moves are part of a larger effort to rejuvenate the American economy.

"We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before," he wrote in a Saturday post on Truth Social.

"It won't be easy but the end result will be historic. We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"

Targeted tariffs set for Wednesday

Higher duties targeting specific countries are scheduled to begin on Wednesday. These measures are intended, acc...