# From Delta to Dell, Caterpillar, Ford and Jockey, American companies have opposed fresh tariff under Section 301.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · Times of India*

## Key points

- Dell and Jockey argue Section 301 tariffs will raise production costs and hurt US competitiveness.
- Cummins and Caterpillar warn that stacking Section 301 tariffs on goods with Section 232 duties increases costs.
- Ford proposes tariff credits to offset Section 232 tariffs against new Section 301 duties for imports.
- Indian industry groups deny forced labor and excess capacity allegations, defending India's role as a US partner.
- The US Chamber of Commerce claims Section 301 justifications lack sound analytical basis for tariff imposition.

**Companies:** Dell, Ford, Caterpillar, Delta Air Lines, Jockey International, Cummins
**Countries:** United States, India, Switzerland, European Union

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