U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a 75-day extension to delay the ban on TikTok, providing more time for negotiations aimed at keeping the app operational in the United States.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, explaining that his administration had made considerable headway in reaching a resolution that would allow TikTok to continue functioning in the country.
However, he said additional time was needed to complete the necessary approvals.
“To make sure the required processes are completed, I’m issuing an Executive Order to allow TikTok to keep running for another 75 days,” Trump stated.
He also commented on U.S.-China relations, highlighting tariffs as a critical economic measure for safeguarding national security.
Trump added that he preferred a resolution that would prevent TikTok from being shut down, saying he hoped to see cooperation from both TikTok and Chinese officials.
The app, initially scheduled for a ban in January, had already been granted a 75-day grace period, pushing the deadline to April. With this latest move, the ban is delayed even further.
TikTok, a video-sharing platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced ongoing criticism in the U.S. over concerns related to data protection and alleged ties to the Chinese government.
In 2020, Trump signed an order demanding that the app be sold to a U.S.-based company or face prohibition, citing threats to user data and national security.
Although courts later blocked the ban and the Biden administration set the order aside, discussions about regulating TikTok have persisted, with lawmakers from both major parties calling for tighter oversight.
In response, ByteDance said it remains in dialogue with U.S. authorities but stressed that no agreement has yet been finalized. The company also noted that any potential deal would need to comply with China’s legal framework before moving forward.
