U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown TikTok a lifeline, extending the deadline for Chinese tech giant ByteDance to resolve data security concerns by 75 days. The move signals progress in high-stakes negotiations to keep the viral app active for its 150 million U.S. users. 🎥
"My Administration has been working very hard on a deal to SAVE TIKTOK," Trump declared on social media, hinting at a potential U.S.-China collaboration. The proposed solution? A new American-operated TikTok entity dominated by U.S. investors, with ByteDance retaining partial ownership. 🤝
This marks the second delay since January’s heated debates over data privacy. White House sources told AP the deal would allow China-friendly oversight while addressing national security worries—a diplomatic tightrope walk. 🇺🇸🇨🇳
For Gen Z entrepreneurs and digital creators, the reprieve means more time to build communities on the app. But the 75-day countdown is ON—will this #TechDiplomacy prevent a cultural reset? Stay tuned. ⏳
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Trump extends TikTok deadline by 75 days, vows to work with China
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