President Donald Trump has granted TikTok a 75-day extension, avoiding an impending ban on the Chinese-owned app as its April 5 deadline approached.
In a Friday post on Truth Social, his social media platform, the U.S. President highlighted an executive order that extends negotiations, framing it as a crucial step in finalizing a deal he’s eager to complete.
“My Administration has been working diligently on a deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we’ve made significant progress,” Trump wrote. “The deal still needs more work to secure the necessary approvals, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok operational for an additional 75 days.”
The potential ban, initially postponed when he returned to office in January, had been closing in on an April 5 deadline—now pushed back once again.
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has been under pressure to divest its U.S. operations after bipartisan legislation passed in 2024 requiring the app to sever ties with Chinese ownership.
Trump’s announcement also included a critique of China, saying they were upset due to his reciprocal tariffs. “We hope to continue working in good faith with China,” he added, calling tariffs “the most powerful economic tool” and essential for national security.
“We do not want TikTok to ‘go dark,’” he insisted, expressing a desire for a resolution that keeps the app operational. “We look forward to working with TikTok and China to finalize the deal. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”