The TikTok ban is on pause – again, as President Donald Trump officially signs an executive order extending the ban deadline by 75 more days, giving ByteDance more time to strike a deal with American investors.
The move comes just days after Trump’s controversial new tariffs on Chinese goods reportedly derailed an earlier deal that would have transferred ownership of the U.S. version of TikTok to a domestic buyer. Now, with the clock reset, negotiations are once again in motion – but the pressure remains.
Under the executive order, ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, now has until mid-June 2025 to either finalize a sale or face a total ban of the app in the U.S. Trump and his administration argue that TikTok poses national security risks due to its data collection practices and its ties to China’s government.
A senior White House official stated, “This extension is not a free pass. It’s an opportunity for American companies to complete an acquisition that ensures U.S. data stays in the U.S.”
The last-minute extension follows a turbulent stretch for TikTok. After the administration imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, negotiations over TikTok’s future hit a wall. Investors reportedly pulled out, forcing all parties back to the drawing board. With mounting pressure from lawmakers, TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance.
The company hasn’t issued a formal statement yet, but sources close to ByteDance say they remain “committed to finding a compliant solution” that allows TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. without interference.
Meanwhile, TikTok users – particularly its massive Gen Z audience – have reacted with a mix of confusion and relief. Many feared the ban would take effect this month, cutting them off from the app where they share content, follow creators, and in some cases, run businesses.
Some legal experts believe the extension hints at deeper uncertainty inside the administration. “If the national security threat was truly urgent, this wouldn’t be delayed twice,” said one tech policy analyst. “This is also a high-stakes business deal, not just a geopolitical move.”
So, is this TikTok’s lucky break or just another countdown to chaos? For now, the app lives on – but the next 75 days may be its most important yet.
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