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Trump's big swing at credit card interest rates targets a growing American problem

President Trump has proposed a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to alleviate the growing debt burden on American consumers. While some lawmakers support this idea, concerns about potential unintended consequences have been raised, and any such cap would require Congressional approval.

Trump's big swing at credit card interest rates targets a growing American problem

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Key Highlights

  • Trump's proposal targets high credit card interest rates that often exceed 20-30%.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns about potential negative consequences of the cap.
  • The proposed cap would begin on January 20, 2026, if enacted.
  • There is bipartisan interest in capping credit card rates, with previous proposals having been introduced.
  • Legislation to implement the cap must be approved by Congress.
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Sources

  1. Johnson warns of 'unintended consequences' in Trump's credit card rate cap idea
  2. Trump's big swing at credit card interest rates targets a growing American problem
  3. Trump demands credit card companies cap interest rates at 10%, but you may not want to wait on Washington to get relief
  4. What Trump’s 10% cap on interest rates would mean for credit cardholders

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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