Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Is that good for consumers and the economy?

Jan 27, 2026 - 17:00
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Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Is that good for consumers and the economy?
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U.S. President Donald Trump has called for credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent — a move that could bring short-term relief to some consumers but is likely to cause a broader credit crisis in the long run, according to experts.