TikTok Deadline Extended as U.S.-China Tariff Dispute Stalls Sale

President Trump grants ByteDance 75 more days to sell TikTok's U.S. operations, citing progress despite China's resistance linked to new tariffs.

President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok's divestiture by 75 days, moving it to mid-June, after negotiations stalled due to trade tensions with China.
China's objections to a 34% tariff on its imports, announced by the U.S. last week, have significantly delayed the approval of a potential sale.
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. government but highlighted unresolved issues and the need for Chinese regulatory approval.
Apple will keep TikTok available on its App Store for at least 75 more days following assurances from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
President Trump suggested that reducing tariffs on China could expedite the deal, emphasizing the leverage tariffs provide in negotiations.