Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok's sale to an additional 75 days, citing national security and the importance of maintaining relations with China. The new deadline is set for Juneteenth, after originally being January 19, which briefly halted operations for the app. Trump emphasized the power of tariffs as a tool for fair trade, showing intent to safeguard TikTok's future in the U.S. Despite several companies showing interest in acquiring TikTok, including Amazon and Blackstone, no formal agreement has been reached yet.
Donald Trump has extended TikTok's deadline for sale by an additional 75 days, emphasizing his intent to work in Good Faith with China on the matter.
With tariffs deemed essential for fair trade and national security, Trump reiterated TikTok's importance and his desire to prevent the app from 'going dark'.
Despite interest from companies like Amazon and Blackstone, a sale of TikTok has yet to be finalized before the new June deadline.
The previous January deadline had led to TikTok briefly ceasing operations until Trump's executive order reinstated its accessibility.
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