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- U.S. President Donald Trump called New York City's congestion pricing a 'disaster' and demanded its immediate termination.
- The program began in January 2025.
- It charges drivers up to $27 to enter Manhattan and aims to reduce traffic.
- Governor Kathy Hochul says the policy reduced traffic by 8% to 13%, but motorists say congestion remains and costs rise.
- A federal court will hear arguments about the program's future on January 28.
