US President Donald Trump announced his intention to sign an executive order granting TikTok an additional 90-day extension, in an attempt to find a solution that avoids the application of a complete ban inside the United States, a threat that has been looming for months. In a statement quoted by CNN, White House spokeswoman Carolyn Levitt explained that the president is not seeking to end TikTok's work in the country, but rather this extension aims to give additional time to negotiate an agreement that keeps the app active, while maintaining the security of data of American users. “The president has repeatedly said he doesn't want to stop TikTok,” Levitt said.
Background
This 90-day extension is an opportunity for the administration to finalize an agreement that ensures that the Americans' favorite app continues to be used in a safe manner. ” Negotiations are ongoing.. and the deal is on hold..
The extension comes as stakeholders continue negotiations over the sale of TikTok's activities within the United States, part of efforts to allay security concerns associated with the app's ownership of Chinese company ByteDance. Despite the previous extension issued in April, the negotiations have made little progress, in part due to the escalation of trade tension between Washington and Beijing, especially after the Trump administration imposed additional tariffs on Chinese goods, which cast a shadow on the negotiation path. Among the proposals put forward previously was the establishment of an independent entity for TikTok, with the participation of existing US investors, but the implementation of this offering requires the approval of the Chinese government, which made the process more complex..
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between political pressures and national security concerns. It is noteworthy that this extension is the third of its kind since Trump took office, and comes in the context of growing American concern about Chinese technological applications such as TikTok and WeChat, which Washington accuses of being a threat to national security through the possibility of using them to collect sensitive information about American citizens. These accusations were strongly rejected by the owning company, confirming its commitment to protecting the privacy of users..
Attention is turning towards the fate of the deal. As the new deadline takes effect, observers are waiting to see whether the negotiations will lead to an agreement that satisfies the American side without encountering obstacles from the Chinese side, especially in light of ongoing tensions over technology companies and the race to dominate data and technology. Between national security pressures and economic considerations, the future of TikTok in the United States remains subject to delicate negotiations and complex political tug-of-war...
Key Takeaways
- “The president has repeatedly said he doesn't want to stop TikTok,” Levitt said..
- This 90-day extension is an opportunity for the administration to finalize an agreement that ensures that the Americans' favorite app continues to be used in a safe manner.
- between political pressures and national security concerns.
- These accusations were strongly rejected by the owning company, confirming its commitment to protecting the privacy of users..
As technology continues to evolve rapidly in 2026, all eyes remain on the industry to see what comes next. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
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