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As Trump fights for swipe fee relief, regulators side with culprits

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As Trump fights for swipe fee relief, regulators side with culprits

The “Swipe Fee ripoff,” as President Donald Trump succinctly described, is a scourge on American small businesses and consumers. Charging vendors roughly 2.5% of every credit card transaction, these swipe fees accumulate at such a rapid…

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The “Swipe Fee ripoff,” as President Donald Trump succinctly described, is a scourge on American small businesses and consumers. Charging vendors roughly 2.5% of every credit card transaction, these swipe fees accumulate at such a rapid… The story falls into Newseze's government desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Washington Examiner.
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