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Trump extends TikTok’s deadline by 75 days, preventing its shutdown in the U.S. until June 19.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 11, 2025
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The video-sharing app, with over 170 million U.S. users, faces pressure to find a non-Chinese buyer.
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The U.S. government’s law demands TikTok split from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face a ban.
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Trump's administration claims progress is being made on a deal to save TikTok, involving multiple investors.
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ByteDance confirms talks but warns that key issues remain, with Chinese law approval required.
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The initial 75-day delay restored TikTok in U.S. app stores after a temporary shutdown in January.
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TikTok’s U.S. business could be sold to U.S. investors like Oracle and Blackstone to reduce ByteDance's stake.
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Trump suggests TikTok’s deal could be part of a broader negotiation to ease tariffs with China.
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The U.S. government sees TikTok’s algorithm as a potential security threat, further complicating negotiations.
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With the deadline pushed to June 19, TikTok’s future remains uncertain, especially regarding its algorithm.
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