Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has not been blocked from visiting the United States, Taipei's foreign ministry said Tuesday, insisting he has no plans to travel overseas "in the near future".Asked about the reports on Tuesday,

Donald Trump’s administration has denied permission for Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te to stop in New York en route to Central America, after China raised objections with Washington about the visit.

Taiwan's president reportedly canceled his trip after the U.S. denied him permission to stop over in New York en route to Central America.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Friday that the new 20% tariff rate set by the Trump administration on goods imported from the island is "temporary", and the government expects to negotiate a lower figure.

US government is willing to talk, William Lai says, as KMT chief slams ‘serious setback’ and local media hint at billions in concessions.

Taiwan, which is set to face a 20% tariff following President Trump’s executive order, plans to keep negotiating and aims to bring down the rate. The 20% rate, while lower than the current 32%, wasn’t Taiwan’s goal,