TikTok Ban Extension: Trump Grants More Time for Sale
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok to finalize its sale to U.S. buyers, providing the popular social media platform additional time to navigate its precarious situation. Originally facing a ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership, TikTok was granted a reprieve until April 15, 2025. The extension comes amid ongoing negotiations with potential American buyers, with sources indicating that several tech giants and investment firms are in the running to acquire the app.
This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga of TikTok's operations in the United States. The Trump administration has been vocal about its concerns regarding data privacy and the potential for foreign influence through the app. The extension of the deadline suggests a willingness to allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., provided it can sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes will be on TikTok and its potential buyers to see if a deal can be struck that satisfies both the U.S. government's security demands and the interests of TikTok's vast user base.
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When is the last day of TikTok?
It gave parent company ByteDance until Jan. 19, 2025, to divest TikTok or face the ban. Some political officials have seen TikTok as a national security threat for years, expressing concern that ByteDance may be sharing U.S. user data with the Chinese government.
Is TikTok banned in the US?
The short-form video-hosting service TikTok has been under a de jure nationwide ban in the United States since January 19, 2025, due to the US government's concerns over potential user data collection and influence operations by the government of the People's Republic of China.
Why is TikTok getting banned in the US?
The idea of banning TikTok originated with Trump in 2020, who said the Chinese-owned app posed a danger to national security. It quickly became a bipartisan issue and Congress overwhelmingly voted to ban the app last year.
When is the ban on TikTok?
The administration has set an April 5 deadline for the app to be banned if it is not sold by it's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance.
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