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What Trump’s Rate Cap Proposal Means for U.S. Banks

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What Trump’s Rate Cap Proposal Means for U.S. Banks

Author: Marko Kais

January 20, 2026

AGF Investments Inc. analyst Marko Kais explains the “uneven” impact to U.S. banks of a potential cap on credit card rates.

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Marko Kais

Marko Kais, CFA

Analyst

AGF Investments Inc.

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