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Trump Signs Decree Backing U.S.-Led TikTok Restructuring, Grants 120 Days to Close

The plan remains a framework pending contracts, Chinese approvals, technical safeguards.

Overview

  • The decree renews a 120‑day window starting Thursday to finalize a divestiture that keeps TikTok operating in the United States.
  • The outlined structure targets roughly 80% ownership by U.S. and allied investors in a new U.S. entity, with ByteDance holding under 20%.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance cited an estimated $14 billion valuation for the U.S. business while emphasizing that investors will set the final price.
  • Oracle is slated to receive a copy of the U.S. algorithm to inspect, retrain on U.S. data, and provide ongoing oversight of its operation.
  • Trump said Xi Jinping signaled support to proceed, though formal Chinese export and licensing approvals remain outstanding and the arrangement is not yet a signed deal.