After months of delays, President Donald Trump's contentious tariff barrage was meant to take effect at midnight on April 9, but only a few hours later, many of the most widespread duties were delayed,

Trump has described the tariffs as "reciprocal," saying the steep toll will correct a grievance he's held for "35 years:" that the U.S. is being "ripped off" by trade imbalances. The president has claimed the tariffs will prompt countries to try to negotiate a deal with the U.