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President Trump Affirms Potential TikTok Deal Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes
President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations for a deal to separate TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company are still possible, despite recent tariff increases and China's hesitancy, with a divestment deadline set for June 19, 2025.
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that a potential deal to divest TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, remains "on the table," despite recent escalations in trade tensions between the United States and China.
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Trade Tensions: The U.S. recently increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 104% to 125%, leading to heightened trade tensions.
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China's Position: China has expressed reluctance to approve the TikTok deal amid these increased tariffs.
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U.S. Deadline Extension: The U.S. extended the deadline for ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets to June 19, 2025.
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Potential Deal Structure: The proposed deal involves creating a U.S.-based entity, primarily owned and managed by American investors, to take over TikTok's U.S. operations.
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