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- A day before the deadline, TikTok escapes another ban in the U.S. as President Trump allows for an extension of the platform’s operation.
- This marks the second time TikTok has been granted an extension, as the initial deadline was due to expire on April 5 until this recent last-minute postponement.
- An American legislation initially established January 19 as the cutoff date for either selling off TikTok’s US operations or facing a countrywide prohibition; this deadline has since been pushed back two times.
TikTok will continue to be accessible in the U.S. for at least another 75 days, as President Donald Trump has prolonged the deadline mandating the app’s U.S. business to be sold. This decision was disclosed on Friday, April 4. Truth Social This marks the second time Trump has extended TikTok's deadline. The initial one was due to end on April 5, conditional upon the company failing to sell its American operations.
TikTok, owned by the Chinese firm ByteDance, has been anxious about the concept of divesting assets In earlier times, TikTok was temporarily unavailable beginning January 19, 2025. however, the service was swiftly reinstated. The law banning TikTok mandates that any expansions would necessitate at least a pathway towards the divestiture of TikTok U.S.
Comments from both Trump and representatives of ByteDance indicate that there might be a route for the company’s withdrawal, potentially leading to a conclusive end to the ongoing dispute over what has become the globe's most widely used social networking platform.
Our administration has been putting in considerable effort towards securing a deal to save TikTok, and significant headway has been achieved," Trump stated in the Truth Social post. "This agreement necessitates further refinement to guarantee all requisite approvals are obtained. Therefore, I will be issuing an executive order to maintain TikTok’s operation for another 75 days.
In a statement to CNBC A ByteDance representative stated that “no agreement has been signed” and highlighted that “several crucial issues remain unresolved.”
It seems ByteDance is collaborating with the U.S. government to negotiate a divestiture arrangement that must also gain approval from the Chinese authorities. An additional crucial aspect of this deal involves resolving the tariffs issue between the two nations, an element highlighted by President Trump in his statement extending the deadline for action.
We aim to keep collaborating constructively with China, although I'm aware they're quite displeased with our reciprocal tariffs—which we believe are essential for fair and balanced trade between China and the USA," Trump noted. "This situation demonstrates that tariffs hold immense economic power and play a crucial role in national security.
Several months following the initial deadline for the TikTok ban, which was mandated under the law, the platform has been granted yet another extension. This development implies that US-based users can continue using the app without concerns of it being shut down or removed. not available for download in this area .
"Nous ne voulons pas que TikTok 'disparaisse'," écrit Trump.
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