All of the following actions are potential rule- of- reason violations except which one?
A)an agreement with a customer about the resale price the customer will charge for the product
B)a tying sale with a customer
C)an exclusive dealings contract with a customer
D)an agreement with a competitor firm to adjust output levels

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Agreeing with a competitor to adjust output levels is a clear violation of antitrust laws as it involves an agreement to control production, which can lead to price fixing and decreased competition. However, the other three actions listed can potentially be legal if they do not have anti-competitive effects. For example, a resale price maintenance agreement with a customer may be legal if it promotes inter-brand competition and benefits consumers.

All of the Following Actions Are Potential Rule- Of- Reason