President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, suggested a likelihood of revisiting the deadline for China’s ByteDance to relinquish the U.S. assets of its short video application, TikTok.
Earlier, in May, the president had expressed his intention to extend the deadline that was originally set for June 19. This decision followed TikTok’s apparent assistance in connecting him with younger demographics for the 2024 election. His recent exchange with reporters on Air Force One seemed to echo this sentiment.
“Probably, yeah,” was President Trump’s response when queried about the potential extension of the deadline. He added, “Probably have to get China’s approval, but I think we’ll get it. I think President Xi will ultimately approve it.” This raises important questions about the future of TikTok in the U.S. and the decisions yet to be made by both nations’ leadership.
The significance of this should not be overlooked as we continue to monitor the situation and its potential implications for the digital landscape and international relations.
