Because a single seller is free to deal with whomever it wishes, the seller's unilateral refusal to deal cannot violate Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

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A seller's unilateral refusal to deal can violate Section 2 of the Sherman Act if it maintains or attempts to acquire monopoly power as a result, and there's no legitimate business rationale for the refusal. This is because such actions can be seen as anti-competitive and harmful to the market.

Because a Single Seller Is Free to Deal with Whomever