President Trump revealed that the US is “pretty much” on the verge of a deal for TikTok’s US operations, with direct talks with China expected to commence early next week. This significant development follows a series of extensions by the Trump administration aimed at resolving the app’s ownership concerns.
The prospective negotiations, potentially involving President Xi Jinping, highlight the intricate diplomatic dance surrounding the popular social media platform. A prior attempt to spin off TikTok’s US assets into a US-owned entity earlier this year reportedly hit a snag due to China’s disapproval, which coincided with the imposition of new US tariffs.
Trump’s recent extension to September 17 marks the third such reprieve for ByteDance, giving the company more time to find an American buyer and avoid a ban. This repeated deferment has raised eyebrows among some lawmakers, particularly Democratic Senator Mark Warner.
Senator Warner voiced strong objections, characterizing Trump’s use of executive orders to delay the ban as a circumvention of the law. He emphasized that such actions disregard national security findings related to TikTok’s Chinese control, suggesting a potential undermining of legal processes.
TikTok Deal on the Horizon? Trump Set to Engage Beijing Next Week
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