Scrap the congestion “tariff.” Opponents of congestion pricing ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday as two-faced for opposing President Trump’s Canadian tariffs — but imposing her own $9 tax on drivers entering Midtown.

President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have spoken twice in the past week about ending congestion pricing in New York City, a source familiar with the conversation tells CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.

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’s congestion pricing program has been in effect for nearly a month, charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. While some residents say traffic has improved, the Trump administration is reportedly considering pulling federal approval for the tolling plan.

Elected officials reacted Sunday to reports that President Donald Trump was considering federal intervention to stop congestion pricing only a month after it began. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Queens state Sen.