A price-fixing agreement or other anticompetitive agreement to control a portion of U.S. markets cannot be held to be a per se violation of the antitrust laws if the agreement involves a foreign firm.

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The nationality of the firm involved does not exempt an agreement from being considered a per se violation of U.S. antitrust laws if it significantly affects U.S. commerce. U.S. antitrust laws, such as the Sherman Act, apply to foreign and domestic firms alike if their actions impact U.S. markets.

A Price-Fixing Agreement or Other Anticompetitive Agreement to Control a Portion