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Trumps 10% interest rate cap explained: What credit cardholders need to know now

President Trump has proposed a 10% credit card interest rate cap for one year to ease high borrowing costs. The idea could help people with credit card debt save on interest. However, banks and experts warn it may limit credit access, reduce rewards, and cause interest rates to rise again after the cap ends.

15 Jan 2026 7:42 pm