Trump and Hochul to Discuss Infrastructure, Energy, and Immigration in White House Meeting

The meeting will address contentious issues including a blocked pipeline project, congestion pricing, and federal funding for New York's transit system.

President Donald Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul are set to meet at the White House on Friday to discuss a range of topics critical to New York and the broader region.
Trump has threatened to use federal authority to override New York's opposition to the Constitution Pipeline, which the state blocked in 2020 over environmental concerns.
Hochul plans to push for federal support for New York's infrastructure projects, including the Penn Station rail hub and funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital program.
The two leaders are expected to clash over New York City's congestion pricing plan, which Trump has opposed, despite its goals of reducing traffic and funding transit improvements.
Hochul also aims to address the impact of Trump's trade tariffs with Canada, which have strained energy commerce and raised costs for New York residents.