Trump’s Credit-Card Cap Would Crush the Economy
City Journal • 2/18/2026 – 2/19/2026
Summary
Trump's proposed credit-card cap could have severe economic consequences. Similar actions taken in 1980 resulted in a recession and are believed to have contributed to Jimmy Carter losing his presidency.
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