"I'll let you sell the Harley-Davidson designer clothes only if you'll also sell a new line of clothes designed by Paula Abdul, too." This statement made by a salesperson to a specialty retailer is potentially an example of ________ and may be in violation of the Clayton Act prohibition if the action substantially lessens competition.

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This statement is an example of tie-in sales, where the sale of one product (Harley-Davidson designer clothes) is conditioned on the purchase of another product (a new line of clothes designed by Paula Abdul). This practice can be in violation of the Clayton Act if it substantially lessens competition by forcing the buyer to purchase a product they may not want.

"I'll Let You Sell the Harley-Davidson Designer Clothes Only If