In today’s volatile global trade environment, multinational enterprises (MNEs) face an unprecedented challenge as tariffs evolve from simple revenue instruments into sophisticated weapons of economic warfare. The increasing use of strategic tariffs – targeted measures designed to achieve specific economic and political objectives – represents a fundamental shift in how countries approach trade policy. This new reality demands a complete reimagining of how organisations manage tariff-related risks and opportunities. This article introduces the Strategic Tariff Intelligence framework and demonstrates how AI-powered solutions like Viictor enable organisations to transform these mounting tariff challenges into competitive advantages.