In a recent move that underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and China, President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for the divestiture of TikTok's U.S. business. The Chinese-owned video platform, popular among young Americans, now faces a new deadline of September 17, 2025, for its parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations to an American entity.
President Trump announced the extension on his social media platform, Truth Social, emphasizing the "significant progress" made in negotiations. "I have just signed an executive order extending the TikTok deadline by 90 days," Trump stated, marking this as the third extension since the original January 19, 2025, deadline.
The backdrop to this ongoing saga includes the "TikTok Ban Law" passed by Congress during the Biden administration, which aimed to curb potential Chinese influence via TikTok. Concerns about the platform being used to gather personal data from American users and influence public opinion have been bipartisan, fueling the push for divestiture.
Despite previous extensions and a near-finalized deal for ByteDance to sell its U.S. business, negotiations have repeatedly stalled. A significant hurdle emerged after Trump's administration imposed high tariffs on China, leading to objections from Chinese authorities.
The extensions have been strategic for Trump, who attributes part of his electoral success to the platform's influence among young voters. As the September deadline approaches, the outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain, with potential implications for U.S.-China relations and the future of TikTok in America.
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