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Trump's Visit Sparks Possible TikTok Deal with China

10/30/2025

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The Trump administration may finalize a deal with China to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. during President Trump's visit to South Korea.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the agreement could be reached soon, following Congress's law to ban TikTok unless it finds a new owner.
Experts question whether the deal will guarantee American data security.
A Pew Research Center report shows support for a TikTok ban has dropped from 50% to about one-third, mainly due to data security concerns.

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The Trump administration may finalize a deal with China to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. during President Trump's visit to South Korea.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the agreement could be reached soon, following Congress's law to ban TikTok unless it finds a new owner.
Experts question whether the deal will guarantee American data security.
A Pew Research Center report shows support for a TikTok ban has dropped from 50% to about one-third, mainly due to data security concerns.