{"id":138,"date":"2025-04-09T21:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/?p=138"},"modified":"2025-04-09T21:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:40:09","slug":"trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says TikTok U.S. Deal Still Possible as Talks Continue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue\/#Trump_Says_TikTok_US_Deal_Still_Possible_as_Talks_Continue\" title=\"Trump Says TikTok U.S. Deal Still Possible as Talks Continue\">Trump Says TikTok U.S. Deal Still Possible as Talks Continue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue\/#TikToks_Future_in_the_US_Still_Hangs_in_the_Balance\" title=\"TikTok\u2019s Future in the U.S. Still Hangs in the Balance\">TikTok\u2019s Future in the U.S. Still Hangs in the Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue\/#China_Responds_No_Spinoff_Without_Government_Approval\" title=\"China Responds: No Spinoff Without Government Approval\">China Responds: No Spinoff Without Government Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/trump-says-tiktok-u-s-deal-still-possible-as-talks-continue\/#Tariffs_Trade_Wars_and_TikTok\" title=\"Tariffs, Trade Wars, and TikTok\">Tariffs, Trade Wars, and TikTok<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Says_TikTok_US_Deal_Still_Possible_as_Talks_Continue\"><\/span><strong>Trump Says TikTok U.S. Deal Still Possible as Talks Continue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"368\">In a recent statement that stirred headlines once again, former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a potential deal to spin off TikTok\u2019s U.S. assets is still on the table. This development comes amid ongoing political and economic friction between the United States and China.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"432\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikToks_Future_in_the_US_Still_Hangs_in_the_Balance\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"432\">TikTok\u2019s Future in the U.S. Still Hangs in the Balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"717\">During a press appearance at the White House, Trump stated that the deal is not off the table and involves \u201cvery good people\u201d and \u201cvery rich companies.\u201d However, he also hinted that the agreement is contingent upon broader geopolitical developments, especially those involving China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1026\">This comes at a time when concerns over data security and Chinese surveillance have put TikTok, the video-sharing platform owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, under the microscope. The U.S. has previously expressed intentions to ban the app unless its American operations are separated from Chinese ownership.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1090\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_Responds_No_Spinoff_Without_Government_Approval\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1090\">China Responds: No Spinoff Without Government Approval<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1440\">On the other side, China is holding firm. The Chinese Commerce Ministry made it clear that any transfer of TikTok\u2019s key technologies, especially its algorithm, would require government approval under existing technology export laws. The core of TikTok&#8217;s success\u2014its recommendation engine\u2014is classified under China\u2019s 2020 export control regulations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1718\">According to Chinese officials, any forced sale or divestment that doesn&#8217;t align with market economy principles or violates enterprise rights will be met with strong opposition. They argue that such actions represent political interference rather than fair market competition.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"2059\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2059\">\u201cWe oppose the U.S. side\u2019s generalization of the concept of national security, and interference in the normal economic and trade cooperation of enterprises,\u201d said a spokesperson for the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/china-says-tiktok-deal-subject-government-review-2025-04-09\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2058\">Chinese Ministry of Commerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2100\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tariffs_Trade_Wars_and_TikTok\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2100\">Tariffs, Trade Wars, and TikTok<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2470\">What complicates the situation further is the wider trade tension between the two economic giants. After the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese imports earlier this year, China reportedly paused the approval process for the TikTok deal. In response, Trump hinted that tariff reductions might be on the table if China approves the divestiture of TikTok from ByteDance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2593\">This maneuver appears to be a strategic move aimed at using TikTok as a bargaining chip in broader economic negotiations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2987\">For a deeper look at this development, read the full reports on <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/trump-says-tiktok-deal-is-still-on-table-2025-04-09\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2780\">Reuters<\/a>, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/665e46fd5bb555e97c4d7301e07230df?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2875\">AP News<\/a>, and <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/a11c6f9b-bc58-4d2c-afa9-63d5f38d3575?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2986\">Financial Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump Says TikTok U.S. Deal Still Possible as Talks Continue In a recent statement that stirred headlines once again, former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a potential deal to spin off TikTok\u2019s U.S. assets is still on the table. 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