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President Trump's Affordability Push Threatens Wall Street Profits, Souring Financial Sector Ties

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM

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The relationship between Wall Street and President Trump has soured as he proposes a cap on credit card interest rates, impacting financial institutions that previously benefited from his policies.

Story Timeline: Trump's Credit Card Rate Cap Draws Wall Street Pushback

Jan 14, 2026

President Trump's Affordability Push Threatens Wall Street Profits, Souring Financial Sector Ties(current)

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