U.S.-China Trade Talks: Taiwan President Reportedly Blocked From NY By Trump
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The United States blocked Taiwan’s president from making a stopover in New York en route to Central America, The Financial Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email on Monday.
Why It Matters
The reported decision by the Trump administration comes as the U.S. is amid sensitive trade talks with China. Beijing objects to any official U.S. engagement with Taiwanese leadership.
The complex dynamics are amplified by the backdrop of U.S. legislation, like the Taiwan Relations Act, which guides American commitments to Taiwan’s security and underpins unofficial commercial ties.
Washington’s trading relationship with China, meanwhile, has seen months of turmoil during Trump’s repeated tariff threats and disagreements over intellectual property, market access and more.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves after an offshore anti-terrorism drill at the Kaohsiung harbor in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on June 8. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves after an offshore anti-terrorism drill at the Kaohsiung harbor in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on June 8. Chiang Ying-ying/AP
What To Know
According to FT, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was planning to stop over in New York in August en route to Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize, all of whom recognize Taiwan’s independence. Reuters also reported earlier that Lai had considered stopping in New York and Dallas on the way to Latin America.
But the U.S. told Lai he could not visit New York, FT reported, citing three sources. Lai’s office said in a statement Monday that he does not currently have overseas travel plans because he’s focusing on ongoing trade discussions with the U.S. and Taiwan’s recovery from a typhoon.
Chinese and U.S. officials also met in Stockholm on Monday for trade talks, Reuters reported.
China claims Taiwan, which is democratically governed, as its own territory and regularly rejects any shows of support for Taipei from Washington.
What People Are Saying
A person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters: “There’s no such thing as cancelling the trip. In fact, further arrangement for the trip will be made later this year.”
Karen Kuo, spokesperson for Taiwan’s Presidential Office, said earlier Monday that Lai’s itinerary will be announced once it’s finalized, adding: “However, considering the recent typhoon disaster recovery efforts in southern Taiwan, the U.S.-Taiwan reciprocal tariff measures and regional developments, the president currently has no plans for overseas visits in the near future.”
What Happens Next
Lai has not visited the U.S. since Trump took office in January, though the Taiwanese leader stopped over in Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam last year while visiting the Pacific. It’s not immediately clear whether Lai will visit the U.S.
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