Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration and the 2020 election.
The suit was filed the day after the agency announced a rule that prohibits companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals. It argues that the F.T.C. does not have the authority.
The United States announced a deal to coordinate supply chains with allies, but prominent business groups said the deal fell short on reducing tariffs and other trade barriers.