TikTok’s Future Still Uncertain as Trump Extends Deadline for Potential Buyers

TikTok’s Future Still Uncertain as Trump Extends Deadline for Potential Buyers

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations by another 75 days, pushing the potential shutdown to mid-June.

This marks the second time Trump has delayed action, citing the need for more time to finalize a deal and secure necessary approvals.

Major players like Oracle, Amazon, and Project Liberty are reportedly in the running to purchase the app, as negotiations continue under mounting political and economic pressure.

Trump announced the extension on Truth Social, where he also emphasized the importance of tariffs in U.S.-China trade relations, calling them a key tool for national security.

However, the situation remains complex.

Despite buyer interest, any potential deal must also gain approval from China—a country that has previously resisted the sale and just hit back with retaliatory tariffs.

With ongoing geopolitical tensions and no confirmed buyer, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain.