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Right-to-Repair Regulation

DEERE & CO · 2026-10-07 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text

The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a public inquiry into the agricultural equipment market on October 7, 2026. The inquiry addresses farmer complaints about barriers to purchasing, servicing, and repairing machinery, including concerns related to Deere equipment. Potential effects include changes to Deere’s distribution model, aftermarket services, repair practices, margins, and technology-led business model, although no enforcement action or financial penalty was reported.

Key facts

• This action follows a recent settlement between Deere and the FTC regarding repair restrictions on John Deere equipment. source
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) have launched a public inquiry into the agricultural equipment market addressing farmer complaints about barriers to acquiring and repairing machinery. source
• The FTC and USDA launched a broad inquiry into competition and business practices within the agricultural equipment industry, causing shares of Deere to fall. source
• Shares of Deere & Co. fell following news that federal authorities are expanding their scrutiny of the farm equipment industry as part of a broader investigation. source
• News reports note concerns over John Deere's past stance on "Right to Repair" issues in the context of the Yamaha partnership announcement. source

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