Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Amid Amazon’s Bid

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok to finalize a deal to avoid a ban in the United States. The decision comes amidst ongoing negotiations and a surprising bid from Amazon to acquire the popular social media platform. Originally set to expire, the new deadline gives TikTok additional time to secure its operations in the U.S.

The extension follows intense discussions between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and potential American buyers. Amazon's unexpected entry into the bidding process has added a new layer of complexity to the situation. The tech giant's interest in TikTok could reshape the competitive landscape of social media and e-commerce.

The Trump administration's concerns over national security and data privacy have driven the push to force TikTok to divest its U.S. operations. The extended deadline reflects the administration's willingness to allow more time for a suitable arrangement to be reached, while still maintaining pressure on ByteDance to comply with U.S. regulations.

• Amazon
• ByteDance
• Donald Trump
• TikTok

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Is the TikTok ban official?

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.

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.

Why is TikTok being banned?

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.