jul 2, 1890 - Signs the Sherman Antitrust Act (26 Stat 209), intended to break up trusts operating in interstate commerce. "Ever contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is hereby declared to be illegal."
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