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47% Blame Trump’s Trade Policies for Credit Card Debt

9/12/2025

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A survey reveals 47% of Americans attribute credit card debt to Trump's trade policies, with 56% of Gen Z agreeing.
U.S. credit card debt surpasses $1.2 trillion, increasing nearly 50% over five years.
Younger Americans connect tariffs to their financial struggles.
A Vanderbilt study indicates capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save $100 billion annually.
Recent inflation data complicates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid rising partisan economic polarization.

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Story summary

A survey reveals 47% of Americans attribute credit card debt to Trump's trade policies, with 56% of Gen Z agreeing.
U.S. credit card debt surpasses $1.2 trillion, increasing nearly 50% over five years.
Younger Americans connect tariffs to their financial struggles.
A Vanderbilt study indicates capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save $100 billion annually.
Recent inflation data complicates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid rising partisan economic polarization.