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Trump's Rejection of New York City's Congestion Pricing: An Ongoing Battle
The transportation landscape of New York City has become a contentious battleground as former President Donald Trump intervenes to disrupt the proposed congestion pricing plan. According to Transportation Secretary Sha Duffy, the administration has effectively knocked out congestion pricing due to federal regulations that prohibit tolling on roads constructed with federal funding unless expressly permitted by Congress. This turn of events symbolizes the burgeoning conflict between Trump and the state of New York, particularly Governor Kathy Hochul.