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Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

1/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
In 2025, Americans pay $7,600 per household in debt interest, compared with $1,200 in credit card interest.
The federal debt burden exceeds average household spending on essentials like healthcare and groceries.
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas analysis finds that a 1% rise in debt-to-GDP raises borrowing rates by 3 basis points, increasing costs for consumers.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
In 2025, Americans pay $7,600 per household in debt interest, compared with $1,200 in credit card interest.
The federal debt burden exceeds average household spending on essentials like healthcare and groceries.
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas analysis finds that a 1% rise in debt-to-GDP raises borrowing rates by 3 basis points, increasing costs for consumers.