Midday News: Business Leaders Warn of Tariff Fallout, NYPD Launches Subway Surfing Prevention Essay Contest, and City Council Counters Mayor’s Budget Plan

With Trump’s new tariffs in effect, Manhattan business leaders warn the city’s economy could take a hit beyond Wall Street. Meanwhile, the NYPD is asking high schoolers to pitch solutions to the dangerous subway surfing trend in a new citywide essay contest. Plus, the City Council is challenging Mayor Adams’ proposed 2026 budget with a $117 billion counterproposal. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Budget Chair Justin Brannan.