FTC investigates Deere & Co for antitrust/consumer protection violations related to agricultural equipment repair practices.

The FTC is investigating Deere & Co. for potential violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws related to its agricultural equipment repair practices. The inquiry, initiated in September 2021, examines claims that Deere restricts repair options, creating a monopoly. Farmers have filed lawsuits against the company, which has promised to improve repair accessibility but has yet to fulfill that commitment. Senator Elizabeth Warren has also requested information on Deere’s policies.

October 17, 2024
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