The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.

New York City congestion pricing could be on life support. President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have spoken twice in the past week about ending congestion pricing tolls in the city, a highly-placed source familiar with the conversation told CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.

Second, he took aim at the specific legal route New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has suggested Trump take to congestion pricing — a more extensive environmental review. That seems like it could fly in the face of Trump’s own attempts to speed up permitting for other projects.

The head of the MTA said he remained optimistic that President Donald Trump would not repeal New York’s congestion pricing program, even as the new president had conversations with Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days about the plan’s future.

Trump has repeatedly stated he opposes the MTA congestion tolling plan, which charges most motorists $9 a day to enter Manhattan south of 60th St.

President Donald Trump may move to halt congestion pricing in New York City, a move that may be welcomed by Gov. Phil Murphy, who has opposed it.

Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke to President Trump directly to defend her Manhattan congestion toll — with the commander-in-chief telling her he’ll make a decision on the plan as soon as next week, sources said.