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Trump Extends Deadline for TikTok Deal Amid Tariff Complications

President Trump signs an executive order extending TikTok's deadline, aiming for a U.S. ownership deal amid tensions with China over tariffs.

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  1. Senate Democrat blasts Trump’s TikTok moves as ‘illegal’

    The business community’s embrace of President Trump has drawn criticism, particularly from prominent leaders like Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison.

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  2. Trump tariffs derail TikTok deal with China

    But legal experts say the law only allows for one 90-day extension of the deadline if a deal has been made and Congress has been notified.

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Updated: Apr 5th, 2025, 4:13 PM ET

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President Trump has signed an executive order extending TikTok's operational deadline in the U.S. for 75 days to facilitate a potential deal to shift ownership to American investors. This comes after tariffs imposed by Trump triggered delays from China regarding approval of the proposed agreement. Critics, including Sen. Chris Murphy, argue that the extension is a tactic to serve political interests. The extension faces legal scrutiny, as some experts view it as a unilateral non-enforcement of existing laws requiring divestiture.

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  • Sen. Chris Murphy accuses Trump of attempting to use TikTok for political influence by extending the deadline for its sale in exchange for potential political gain.

  • Concerns exist that the deal may allow China to retain control over TikTok, undermining national security arguments made by lawmakers.

  • The involvement of major U.S. companies in a potential acquisition raises questions about the legality and motivations behind Trump's actions.

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