FTC sues John Deere for restricting repairs to authorized dealers, undermining "right to repair."

The FTC has sued John Deere, alleging that the company illegally restricts farmers to using only authorized dealers for repairs, raising costs and delaying repairs. Deere is accused of withholding repair software from independent mechanics and farmers, maintaining a monopoly on repairs. The FTC seeks to make repair tools accessible to all, aiming to support the "right to repair" movement and reduce costs for farmers.

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