Bloomberg reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump has blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from making a planned stop in New York City next month. Lai was scheduled to transit through the U.S. in August while en route to visits in Central America, including Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize. The move reportedly followed a direct request from Chinese officials to their U.S. counterparts and comes as Washington and Beijing continue delicate trade talks. The decision is seen as a diplomatic snub to Taiwan, as the Trump administration seeks to secure an in-person summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.