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Trump says he’ll extend TikTok deadline again as ByteDance divestiture talks stall over tariffs
Talks of a potential spinout deal, in which TikTok’s US operations would be transferred to a new entity owned and controlled by American investors, have been ongoing. However, momentum reportedly stalled due to Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports
In an interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press,” set to air Sunday (May 4), Trump said he would extend the June 19 deadline if a deal hasn’t been finalised, adding that he has a “sweet spot” for the app that helped him connect with younger voters during his 2024 campaign. His comments come amid sharp pushback from Democratic lawmakers, many of whom argue that Trump lacks legal authority to continue extending the divestiture deadline, particularly after Congress passed legislation compelling ByteDance to act. They also question whether the structure of the proposed deal would satisfy US national security concerns about data access, moderation policies, and algorithmic control— core issues that fueled bipartisan support for a forced sale in the first place.
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