Trump considers prolonging TikTok sale deadline to secure favorable American agreement
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Trump open to giving TikTok more time for sale to US buyer
President Donald Trump is open to extending the deadline for social media app TikTok to finalize its sale to an American buyer. In a recent interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Trump hinted at possibly granting the app more time to close the deal if necessary.
The president, in a warm tone, expressed a liking for the app and intimated his desire to keep it running in the US. Trump's latest statement comes after two earlier extensions of the deadline, initially set for early April, and then moved to June 19[2].
The negotiations surrounding the sale are linked to broader trade discussions between the US and China, including tariff adjustments[2]. As of early May 2025, the deadline stands at June 19. However, Trump suggested the extension might not be needed, but is an option that remains on the table[1].
- Donald Trump, the president, has shown a readiness to prolong the deadline for TikTok to finalize its sale to an American buyer, as he expressed in a recent interview with NBC's Meet the Press.
- Contrary to the initial deadline set for early April, Trump has hinted at the possibility of granting TikTok more time to close the deal if required, given the current negotiations.
- During the interview, Trump expressed a warm sentiment towards TikTok and showed willingness to keep the app running in the US, alluding to the general news of the ongoing sale.
- The president's latest statement regarding TikTok comes within the context of broader policy-and-legislation and politics discussions between the US and China, including the aired adjustments in tariffs.
