Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deal for Second Time
President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for a deal involving the popular social media app TikTok, marking the second extension since the initial ban threat. The decision, announced on April 4, 2025, comes amidst ongoing negotiations between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and potential U.S. buyers. The extension aims to allow more time for a suitable agreement that addresses national security concerns raised by the U.S. government regarding data privacy and the app's Chinese ownership.
The first extension was granted in late 2024, and this second one pushes the deadline further into the future, reflecting the complexity of the negotiations. Trump's administration has been vocal about the need to protect American users' data from potential foreign access, a sentiment echoed by many in Congress. Critics argue that the repeated extensions signal indecision, while supporters see it as a necessary step to ensure a thorough vetting process.
The ongoing saga has significant implications for the tech industry, as it sets a precedent for how foreign-owned apps are treated in the U.S. market. As the situation develops, all eyes remain on the White House and ByteDance to see how this high-stakes negotiation will ultimately conclude.
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Is TikTok getting 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.
Will TikTok be banned in 2025?
Congress passed the ban in 2024 with overwhelming bipartisan support over national security fears that an app used by more than half of Americans should not be controlled by China, a foreign adversary of the U.S. TikTok fought the ban all the way to the Supreme Court, calling it a violation of free speech rights — but ...
When would TikTok be banned?
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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Who could buy TikTok? Amazon, Blackstone, OnlyFans founder among the bidders. With just three days until the deadline for TikTok to spin off from its Chinese-owned parent company or else face a ban in the U.S., new potential suitors have reportedly hopped in the running.
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