U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that discussions with China over a potential TikTok deal will resume on Monday or Tuesday, signaling renewed efforts to resolve the app’s uncertain future in the U.S.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We pretty much have a deal,” referring to the long-stalled agreement for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations. The talks may involve direct communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping or his representatives.
Earlier this year, negotiations aimed to spin off TikTok’s U.S. assets into a new entity majority-owned by American investors. However, the plan was shelved after Beijing objected, especially following Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump acknowledged that finalizing the deal will likely require Chinese approval. “I’m not confident, but I think so,” he said when asked if China would agree. “President Xi and I have a great relationship, and I think it’s good for them. I think the deal is good for China and it’s good for us.”
Trump had previously extended the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations to September 17, making the upcoming talks crucial for both countries and TikTok’s 150+ million American users.
The deal could ease tensions between Washington and Beijing, while securing TikTok’s future in the U.S. under greater American control.
