How Agentic AI Keeps Supply Chains Moving Amid Tariff Turbulence

The global trade landscape has shifted dramatically under new U.S. tariff policies, with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union each facing unique challenges. For supply chain leaders, these tariff shocks create ripple effects—delays, errors in documentation, and costly inefficiencies.

That’s where Inventry.ai comes in. As an Agentic AI assistant, Inventry.ai doesn’t just monitor your supply chain—it actively oversees, detects, and corrects mistakes across purchase orders, invoices, and acknowledgments while delivering advanced three-way matching. More than compliance, Inventry.ai safeguards efficiency by alerting you to the 2% of errors that slip through the industry’s 98% average PO accuracy rate.

Smart X-Way Matching

Unlike traditional tools, Inventry.ai reads all supplier emails, tracks shipments, monitors ERP updates, processes invoices, and connects every data point—Ordered vs. Shipped vs. Received vs. Invoiced. This creates a live, contextual understanding of your supply chain, even when external disruptions like tariffs hit.

Early Disruption Detection

Tariffs on autos, steel, semiconductors, and agricultural products are straining trade flows. Inventry.ai’s early detection models predict risks before they materialize, giving leaders foresight into delays, shortages, or cost escalations triggered by trade policies.

Risk Prioritization Algorithm

With tariffs reaching as high as 145% on Chinese imports, not all risks carry equal weight. Inventry.ai’s algorithm ranks threats by impact, ensuring your team focuses resources where they matter most.

Frictionless Resolution & Collaboration

When tariffs disrupt supplier relationships, Inventry.ai automates resolutions and streamlines buyer-supplier collaboration—no usernames or passwords required. This reduces downtime and accelerates decision-making.

Intelligent Orchestration

Global trade complexity demands clarity. Inventry.ai automatically identifies stakeholders, facilitates communication, and provides real-time insights, keeping supply chains running smoothly while customers remain unaffected.

Key Tariff Takeaways (mid-2025):

• Canada & Mexico: Tariffs mainly affect non-USMCA-compliant goods; auto tariffs rising from 25% → 30% this summer.
  
  

• China: The hardest hit, with 125%–145% tariffs, though some electronics like chips and displays are exempt.
  
  

• EU: Secured a 15% framework rate, but steel, aluminum, and aerospace remain excluded.
  
  

Tariff Comparison by Product Category (as of mid-2025)

Product Category

Canada & Mexico

China

European Union (EU)

Autos & Auto Parts

25% if not USMCA-compliant; 30% planned (Aug 2025).

125% base tariff (can stack to ~145%).

Covered under 15% framework rate.

Steel & Aluminum

Subject to Section 232 duties (25% steel, 10% aluminum), on top of reciprocal tariffs.

Section 232 duties + reciprocal tariffs; total burden very high.

Section 232 duties still apply (exempt from 15% framework).

Electronics (incl. semiconductors, smartphones, displays)

25%/30% reciprocal tariffs if not USMCA-compliant.

Many exemptions for chips, displays, smartphones — not all products affected; others face 125%+.

Covered under 15% framework.

Pharmaceuticals / Medical Products

Reciprocal tariffs apply unless exempt under USMCA.

Subject to reciprocal tariffs unless excluded.

Many pharmaceuticals included in 15% rate; generics excluded or capped.

Natural Resources (oil, gas, minerals, lumber)

Generally subject to reciprocal tariffs unless exempt by USMCA.

Subject to high reciprocal tariffs.

Excluded or capped from 15% framework.

Agricultural Products

Reciprocal tariffs apply unless USMCA rules met.

Tariffs apply; some categories face very high effective duties.

Covered under 15% framework unless specifically excluded.

Aircraft & Aerospace Parts

Reciprocal tariffs apply.

Reciprocal tariffs apply.

Excluded from 15% framework (special treatment).

In a world where tariffs and trade policies evolve overnight, Inventry.ai ensures resilience. By combining Agentic AI oversight, disruption detection, and automated resolution, Inventry.ai transforms tariff turbulence into manageable challenges—keeping your supply chain lean, responsive, and customer-focused.