Khan says repair restrictions can delay planting and harvest repairs
Lina KhanFTC chair when the complaint was filed
Khan says unfair repair restrictions can delay farmers' repairs during planting and harvest.
“Unfair repair restrictions can mean farmers face unnecessary delays during tight planting and harvest windows.”
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Where this statement fits
John Deere agrees to expand repair access after disputing the FTC's monopoly allegations
The FTC and states alleged that Deere reserved fully functional repair software for authorized dealers, raising costs and delaying repairs. Deere disputed that account. In July 2026, the parties announced an agreement expanding access to repair tools.
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Khan supports the antitrust complaint and argues that repair restrictions create costs, delay and loss of choice. These are enforcement allegations rather than trial findings.
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Khan issued this statement when the FTC filed its complaint against Deere.
After the quotation
She says repair delays can erase farmers' income.
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Why this label?
Khan calls the repair restrictions unfair and criticizes their effects on farmers' ability to make timely repairs.
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The Dispute Index. "Khan says repair restrictions can delay planting and harvest repairs". First published: 2026-10-17. Last updated: 2026-10-17. https://disputeindex.com/events/5909-khan-says-unfair-repair-restrictions-can-delay-farmers