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Trump and Hochul Discuss Congestion Pricing, Pipeline, and Infrastructure in White House Meeting

The meeting addressed contentious issues including congestion pricing, the Constitution pipeline, and federal funding for New York projects.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board's meeting at Grand Central Madison on February 26, 2025 in New York City.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has been negotiating with President Donald Trump to keep New York's congestion pricing tolls in place.
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Overview

  • President Trump and Governor Hochul met at the White House to discuss key issues affecting New York, including infrastructure and energy policy.
  • The Constitution pipeline, a project blocked by New York over environmental concerns, was a major focus, with Trump threatening federal intervention to push it forward.
  • Hochul defended New York's congestion pricing program, which Trump has opposed, emphasizing its benefits for reducing traffic and funding transit improvements.
  • The governor sought additional federal funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the redevelopment of Penn Station.
  • No formal agreements were reached, but both sides described the conversation as productive and pledged to continue discussions in the coming weeks.