John Deere lauds agreement with US FTC settling right-to-repair suit
( July 8, 2026, 19:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: John Deere said its agreement with the US Federal Trade Commission settling an antitrust lawsuit over the right to repair is "good news" for its customers and for the future of how Deere equipment is supported. Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support, said in a statement that "producers and equipment operators demand flexible and world class capabilities enabling the maintenance and repair of their machines; we are and will continue to deliver on that expectation." The agreement with the FTC reinforces Deere's continued move toward more flexible repair options, emphasizing increased access and transparency for customers, the company said. It formalizes Deere's ongoing commitment to expanding access to diagnostic and repair tools — helping customers and independent service providers maintain and repair equipment with greater choice and control — while providing the FTC and states with the ability to verify that Deere is meeting this commitment now and into the future, it said.Statement follows....
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