NY Times, “Donald Trump May Try to Cut Funding from MTA” – New York Region Section (March 18, 2025)
Title: “According to sources, MTA Funding at Risk as Trump Discusses Cuts in Budget”
Tag: budget-cuts mta-funding donald-trump new-york-city infrastructure-spending
Summary: On March 18, 2025, The New York Times reported that President Trump may consider cutting funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in his proposed budget. The potential reductions have worried officials from the MTA who stated that slashing funds would put trains, subways, and the Long Island Rail Road in further jeopardy, considering the agency’s deteriorating infrastructure and increasing debt. However, a spokesperson from the White House stated that the budget would focus on supporting infrastructure development and that more details would be revealed tomorrow. This news chain further highlights the tussle between Washington and New York on infrastructure spending and corporate tax.
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