Which antitrust act was passed to protect independent retailers from "unfair discrimination" by chain stores?

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The Robinson-Patman Act was passed in 1936 to prohibit price discrimination that could harm small independent retailers. It specifically targeted chain stores by preventing them from receiving better prices or terms from manufacturers than smaller retailers. The Federal Trade Commission Act and Sherman Act were earlier antitrust laws that addressed monopolies and unfair business practices in general. The Wheeler-Lea Act was passed in 1938 and focused on false or misleading advertising.

Which Antitrust Act Was Passed to Protect Independent Retailers from "Unfair