Reuters reports that the probe "focuses on repair restrictions manufacturers place on hardware or software." According to Reuters, Deere "signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation last year that would allow farmers to fix their equipment, or go to a third-party repair shop." The investigation will examine whether Deere violated the Federal Trade Act's section 5, which "prohibits unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce."
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