JPMorgan CEO and Trump Clash Over Credit Card Rate Cap Proposal
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a stark warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, asserting that capping credit card interest rates WOULD sever credit access for 80% of Americans. Dimon emphasized that credit cards serve as a critical financial safety net for most households during cash crunches.
President Donald TRUMP countered with renewed support for a 10% rate ceiling during his Davos appearance, targeting what he called excessive credit card profits exceeding 50% margins. The proposal, first floated earlier in January, triggered immediate backlash from banking groups and a sell-off in financial stocks as investors priced in potential revenue losses.