TikTok appears in the iPhone App Store on January 8, 2025. Brook Joyner/CNN
As reported by CNN
President Donald Trump on Monday expressed the view that a deal with China regarding TikTok, which would ensure the service can operate in the United States, was allegedly reached – the result of years of effort begun during his first term.
A grand trade meeting in Europe between the United States and China went extremely well. It will wrap up soon, Trump said in a Truth Social post. An agreement was also reached regarding a certain company that the youth in our country really wanted to save. They will be very glad! I will speak with President Xi on Friday.
According to sources, Chinese and American diplomats this week met in Madrid to discuss trade issues and other topics. Leading the latest round of negotiations for the United States was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and among the topics mentioned TikTok as one of the possible topics for discussion.
Trump repeatedly pushed back the deadline for reaching an agreement to sell at least part of TikTok’s American subsidiary to an American owner backed by the United States. Earlier, a bipartisan bill passed by Congress and signed by former President Joe Biden was also mentioned, which would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner does not relinquish its stake in the company’s U.S. assets.
The latest deadline has been extended to September 17, 2025. This story is developing, and the material will be updated as new information becomes available.
Context and Implications for U.S. Regulatory Policy
Analysts note that the developments could have a significant impact on regulatory norms regarding Chinese apps in the United States and on the overall stance toward the digital market. Issues of national security, user data protection, and the influence of tech platforms on competition are being discussed.
Currently, the U.S. and other governments are closely monitoring the negotiations, as the outcome could shape future interactions among major tech companies, shareholders, and regulatory bodies. Further updates are expected, as the TikTok issue continues to be one of the most active in the realm of international trade and technology relations.
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