The president’s firing of the two Democratic commissioners at the regulator not only a challenge to the legal status quo, but also raises uncertainty for businesses.

The Federal Trade Commission is the latest target of President Trump, who is seeking to gain more direct control over government agencies.Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press“Inconsistent with my administration’s priorities”

Business leaders and deal makers have already been grappling with a whirlwind of chaos from the Trump administration across various fronts, which they have said has disrupted key decisions.

But in many ways, President Trump’s firing of the Federal Trade Commission’s two Democratic commissioners is a major shock to the system, another challenge to the status quo — and Supreme Court precedent — that is stoking uncertainty for corporate America.

“Your continued service on the F.T.C. is inconsistent with my administration’s priorities,” a White House official wrote

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