Trump grants TikTok another 90-day extension to find non-Chinese buyer
President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order this week extending the deadline for TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by another 90 days—pushing the deadline into mid-September.
This extension marks the third reprieve since the original ban deadline passed on January 19 under a US protection Act.
Trump justified the move by emphasizing ongoing efforts to finalize a sale while ensuring U.S. user data protection.
Critics argue Trump’s repeated extensions may exceed legal authority, citing that the law permits only one such extension .
Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike have voiced concerns, warning that the law’s requirements haven’t been met and further delays could undermine U.S. national security.
A near-final deal led by Oracle was disrupted after new U.S. tariffs triggered Beijing’s refusal to approve the transaction.
With China’s approval still pending and legal limits tested, analysts express skepticism over whether further extensions are viable or sustainable.
