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Trump Delays TikTok Sale Deadline Amid Negotiation Hurdles

5/5/2025

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President Trump has decided to push back the June 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. assets, offering a lifeline if negotiations falter. He sees TikTok as a "sweet spot" to engage with younger voters, but the path ahead is rocky, hindered by tariffs and China's resistance to the sale.

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President Trump has decided to push back the June 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. assets, offering a lifeline if negotiations falter. He sees TikTok as a "sweet spot" to engage with younger voters, but the path ahead is rocky, hindered by tariffs and China's resistance to the sale.