U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the planned ban on TikTok, granting the popular social media platform a 75-day extension to remain operational in the country.
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump announced that he had signed a new executive order, noting that his administration had made significant strides toward a deal that could allow TikTok to continue its operations in the U.S.
However, he explained that more time was needed to finalize all the necessary agreements.
“The agreement still requires additional work and approvals, which is why I’ve decided to sign an Executive Order extending TikTok’s operations by another 75 days,” Trump wrote.
He also pointed to ongoing tensions with China, especially concerning tariffs, describing them as an essential tool for protecting national interests. Trump emphasized that his administration was not aiming to shut TikTok down, expressing optimism about continued cooperation with both TikTok and Chinese authorities to reach a settlement.
Originally, TikTok faced a ban scheduled to take effect in January, which was then delayed to April. With the latest extension, the platform avoids an imminent shutdown and gains more time for negotiations.
Owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, TikTok has been under scrutiny in the U.S. due to concerns about data privacy and its connection to the Chinese government. In 2020, Trump issued an executive order demanding that the app be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban, citing national security risks.
Although the ban was halted in court and later dropped during Joe Biden’s administration, bipartisan efforts in Congress have continued to advocate for stricter oversight of TikTok.
ByteDance, in a recent statement, confirmed that discussions with U.S. officials are ongoing but acknowledged that no final agreement has been reached. The company also noted that any proposed deal must comply with Chinese regulations before moving forward.