President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular short-form video app to an American entity by another 90 days, moving the deadline to September 17, 2025. This marks the third extension granted, allowing TikTok to continue its operations in the United States. Trump announced the decision via Truth Social, emphasizing the need for a deal to ensure the platform remains available to American users.
During a recent flight on Air Force One, Trump expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a sale should a suitable buyer emerge. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration is focused on facilitating a deal that would secure American users’ data while they continue using TikTok, which has 170 million users in the U.S. Support for banning the app has decreased, according to Pew Research Center data.
Originally, under the Biden Administration, a law was passed to potentially ban TikTok due to national security concerns, leading to the app’s temporary suspension. However, after Trump indicated he would keep TikTok operational, it resumed services. TikTok has insisted that it poses no security threats and that American user data is not stored in China.
Despite interest from potential buyers like Amazon and various investors, the sale has not materialized. Previous attempts to enforce sales under the Trump administration faced setbacks amid rising tariffs on China. While TikTok had previously resisted selling the app, legal considerations from the U.S. Supreme Court have reinforced the demand for its sale to an American owner. The situation reflects a significant shift from Trump’s earlier stance, when a ban was initially ordered but later overturned in courts.
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