Trump Considers Tariff Cuts to Finalize TikTok Deal as Deadline Nears

With an April 5 deadline looming, a framework for TikTok's U.S. divestiture is reportedly close, but China's approval and final details remain unresolved.

President Trump has suggested reducing tariffs on China to secure Beijing's approval for TikTok's sale to a U.S.-led investor group.
The proposed deal would see Oracle safeguard TikTok's data, with U.S.-based investors taking majority control and ByteDance retaining a minority stake.
Negotiators, led by Vice President JD Vance, are optimistic about finalizing the deal, but unresolved issues may require an extension of the April 5 deadline.
China's resistance and concerns over TikTok's algorithm, which critics claim poses national security risks, remain key obstacles.
TikTok's 170 million U.S. users underscore the app's cultural and economic significance, complicating efforts to ban or divest the platform.