TikTok to Stay in the U.S. as Trump Confirms Deal Framework with China
The popular video sharing app TikTok is set to remain available in the United States, following confirmation from President Donald Trump that a framework deal has been reached between American and Chinese negotiators. Trump announced that he has extended the shutdown deadline to December 16, marking the fourth such extension in ongoing efforts to resolve national security concerns tied to the platform’s Chinese ownership.
The announcement comes ahead of a high-level meeting scheduled for Friday between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders are expected to finalize the agreement and publicly outline its terms.
“This is a done deal in principle,” Trump told reporters Monday. “We’re just making sure the final details are right, especially when it comes to data security and American oversight.”
A Deal Amid Escalating U.S.–China Tensions
The framework deal follows months of back and forth negotiations amid broader U.S.–China tensions over technology, trade, and national security. Washington has long expressed concerns that TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, could be used to collect sensitive user data or influence public opinion in the U.S.
While details of the agreement remain under wraps, sources familiar with the negotiations say it includes:
Enhanced safeguards for U.S. user data
Potential American oversight or joint ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations
Greater algorithm transparency
A phased timeline for compliance implementation
The deal also reportedly allows TikTok to continue operating under U.S. jurisdiction, possibly through a restructured American subsidiary with government-approved board members.
What Comes Next
TikTok, which boasts more than 150 million U.S. users, will continue operating without disruption through at least December 16. The extension provides room for final legal reviews, security certifications, and operational restructuring if required.
The White House has stated that no further extensions will be granted beyond the current deadline unless “substantial compliance” is demonstrated.
