### Question
How is the "antitrust laws" defined?


### Answer
The term **antitrust laws** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 4002* as follows -

> the antitrust laws as defined in section 12(a) of this title, section 45 of this title to the extent that section 45 of this title applies to unfair methods of competition, and any State antitrust or unfair competition law

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 66-PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE > SUBCHAPTER I-EXPORT TRADING COMPANIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS**

