Wall Street CEOs warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
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Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, speaks at the America Business Forum, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, file) President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) NEW YORK (AP) — Up until this week, Wall Street has generally benefited from the Trump administration’s policies and has been supportive of the president. That relationship has suddenly soured.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Wall Street CEOs, including JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon, warned Donald Trump that his attacks on the Federal Reserve and push to cap credit card interest rates could hurt the economy.
Key Points:
- Bank leaders said undermining the Fed’s independence could shake market confidence and push borrowing costs higher instead of lower.
- Trump has proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, which banks say would cut credit supply and hurt consumers.
- JPMorgan said the industry would fight the proposal, while credit card stocks fell as investors feared lost profits.
- Trump stood by his position and also backed a separate plan to reduce swipe fees charged in card payments.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A fight over Fed independence and a credit card rate cap could raise borrowing costs, cut credit access, and unsettle markets for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Trump says lower card rates could help consumers if banks pass savings along,.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO whose warning and comments are a major focus of the article.
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Central institution targeted by Trump’s attacks; its independence is a core issue in the article.
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Central political actor in the story; his attacks on the Federal Reserve and push for a credit card.
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BNY chief executive officer quoted warning against undermining Federal Reserve independence.
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Named as having launched the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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JPMorgan Chase chief financial officer quoted on the industry’s response to the proposed credit card cap.
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