Trump Administration grants TikTok 75-day extension

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The White House announced on Friday that the popular social media platform TikTok will get an extra 75 days to try to find an American buyer before the China-based company is banned in the U.S. 

The Executive Order, signed by President Trump on April 4, will keep TikTok in operation while his administration continues work to keep the app available in America long-term.

Statement from the White House and President Trump:

My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days. We hope to continue working in Good Faith with China, who I understand are not very happy about our Reciprocal Tariffs (Necessary for Fair and Balanced Trade between China and the U.S.A.!). This proves that Tariffs are the most powerful Economic tool, and very important to our National Security! We do not want TikTok to “go dark.” We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the Deal. Thank you for your attention to this matter!