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What Trump’s Rate Cap Proposal Means for U.S. Credit Card Companies

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What Trump’s Rate Cap Proposal Means for U.S. Credit Card Companies

Author: Rasib Bhanji

January 20, 2026

AGF Investments Inc. analyst Rasib Bhanji explains the downside risk of a potential cap on credit card rates and a possible compromise between U.S. President Trump and the credit card companies.

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Rasib Bhanji

Rasib Bhanji, MBA, CFA

Analyst

AGF Investments Inc.

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