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politics1 month ago

Trump Tests Bipartisan Path to Affordable Living with Populist Push

Trump is widening outreach to Senate Democrats to push a populist, affordability-focused policy agenda—discussing ideas like capping credit card interest rates, reducing swipe fees, and limiting institutional investors from buying single-family homes—while also pursuing infrastructure talks. The moves signal a potential shift toward bipartisan action, but enacting these policies would require cooperation across party lines amid lingering tensions with Democrats and mixed public opinion on his handling of the economy and cost of living.

business1 month ago

Trump Proposes One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

President Trump announced plans to temporarily cap credit card interest rates, but the legal authority for such a move is uncertain without congressional approval. Legislation proposing a 10% cap has been introduced in Congress, and the move is part of broader populist economic measures aimed at addressing high living costs. The average credit card rate is currently 22.3%, significantly higher than in 2013.

"Rising Consumer Credit: Record $5 Trillion and High Credit Card Rates"
finance2 years ago

"Rising Consumer Credit: Record $5 Trillion and High Credit Card Rates"

Consumer credit has reached a record $5 trillion, with revolving credit and credit card interest rates also hitting new highs in November. Adjusted for inflation, revolving credit is approaching levels seen during the Great Recession. Credit card rates, which averaged between 12-14 percent for most of 2000-2020, have now reached an average of 21.47 percent. Additionally, a spending deal has been reached, but the Republican Freedom Caucus has condemned it for not addressing border funding, potentially leading to further negotiations.