Why Trump’s Credit Card Rate Cap Is a Bad Idea
City Journal • 2/11/2026
Summary
The title discusses Trump’s proposal for a credit card rate cap and presents the viewpoint that it is a bad idea. The description states that limiting the price of risk leads lenders to ration access to credit.
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