摘要: |
Right to Repair" is currently a prevalent issue across industries-from small electronics and home appliances to agricultural equipment and automobiles. In many cases, the advent of new technology has prompted some original equipment manufacturers to restrict access to the tools and information necessary for repairs.In July of 2021, President Joe Biden signed the "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" that directed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to craft rules enforcing the consumer right to repair. In the months since this order was signed, President Biden has spoken on right to repair on multiple other occasions. At the American Farm Bureau Conference in January, the President reiterated his support, saying that family farmers and ranchers deserve the right to repair the equipment they own, either themselves or at an independent shop. |