Trump Extends TikTok Deadline Amid Ongoing Asset Divestment Talks
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension for the divestment of TikTok's U.S. assets by ByteDance, delaying the deadline by 90 days to September 17, 2025. This marks the third time Trump has postponed action on a mandated ban initially set for January, reflecting continued negotiations.
In a notable policy move, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that an executive order has been signed to extend the deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest its U.S. TikTok assets by an additional 90 days.
The new deadline is now set for September 17, 2025, marking the third extension granted by Trump in relation to the congressionally stipulated ban on the app, which was intended to be enacted earlier in January.
The decision comes as federal agencies continue to negotiate terms with ByteDance, emphasizing the complex geopolitical and business stakes involved with the popular short-video platform.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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