Trump Considers Final Proposal on TikTok’s Future Amid U.S. Ban Deadline

Former President Donald Trump is currently deliberating over a final proposal concerning the future of TikTok in the United States, as the deadline for a potential ban looms. The proposal, which comes amidst ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy, could determine whether TikTok continues to operate in the U.S. or faces a complete ban.

The discussions around TikTok's fate have been met with mixed reactions. Some view the potential ban as a necessary step to protect American data from foreign influence, while others see it as an overreach that could stifle innovation and free speech. Trump's tariff relief proposal for TikTok was met with skepticism, with many questioning its effectiveness and relevance to the core issues at hand.

The decision on TikTok's future is expected to have significant implications for the tech industry and international relations. As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on Trump to see how he will navigate this complex issue, balancing national security concerns with the interests of millions of TikTok users across the country.

• ByteDance
• Donald Trump
• TikTok
• U.S.

Detailed

Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok as US ban deadline looms

2 days ago

- theguardian

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away

1 day ago

- cnn

Amazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S.

1 day ago

- nytimes

Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners

2 days ago

- ft

Amazon bids to buy TikTok as deadline looms, New York Times reports

1 day ago

- finance

Related issues news

Will TikTok be banned again?

'There's tremendous interest in TikTok....I'd like to see TikTok remain alive.' April 5 is the new deadline for the app to be sold off or else face a ban, after Trump extended the January deadline set by a 2024 law that passed with bipartisan Congressional support.

Where is TikTok getting banned?

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 on April 5th?

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in the U.S. after Saturday, April 5, if its Chinese parent company doesn't reach an agreement to sell a controlling interest in the hugely popular video app.

Is TikTok banned in the USA?

But TikTok restored US users' access after Trump promised to postpone the deadline. The day he took office, Trump extended the ban deadline by 75 days, hoping to help broker a deal for the app to be sold to an American owner. App stores also restored access to TikTok in February.