Trump extends TikTok's US operations by 75 days

US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the popular social network TikTok's operations in the US by a further 75 days. This decision was made thanks to "successful work to save TikTok" (успешной работе по спасению TikTok), as Trump himself noted. The President expressed hope for continued cooperation with China on issues regarding the use of the application.

The law allowing TikTok to be banned: what happens next?

Discussions regarding the sale of TikTok have continued since spring 2024, when a law was passed in the US allowing the ban on the social network if it continues to be controlled by the Chinese company ByteDance. This decision became part of efforts to protect national security and prevent possible interference by Chinese authorities in the application's activities. It was expected that a final agreement on the sale would be concluded by 5 April 2024.

What lies behind the decision to extend?

US Presidents hope that extending TikTok's operational deadline will provide additional time for negotiations on a potential sale and restructuring of the company. This step also reflects the complex relations between the US and China, where security and user data play a key role in political discussions.