Trump says China would approve TikTok deal in '15 minutes' if he cut tariffs
President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok's sale by another 75 days in April 2025, after China reportedly backed away from a deal to sell the app's U.S. operations when he announced sweeping new tariffs.
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4 developments- Mar 31, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Trump Says Deal for China's TikTok Coming Before Saturday Deadline
- Apr 4, 2025Trump extends TikTok deadline another 75 days as US continues to look for a deal
- Apr 5, 2025China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement
- Apr 7, 2025China would have agreed TikTok deal if not for US tariffs: Trump
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Quiet for 540 daysLast development · Apr 7, 2025 — China would have agreed TikTok deal if not for US tariffs: Trump
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12 viewpointsTrump says he got 'pretty close' to a TikTok deal with China, but Beijing u-turned because of his 54% tariffs
News Wrap: Trump gives TikTok another 75 days to find American buyer to keep app running
Trump extends TikTok deadline another 75 days as US continues to look for a deal
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21 viewpointsChina hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
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10 viewpointsTrump says China would approve TikTok deal in '15 minutes' if he cut tariffs
TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources
Trump Extends Reprieve of TikTok Ban in New EO; China Was 'Not Very Happy' About Reciprocal Tariffs
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10 articlesTikTok Won’t Go Dark Yet; Trump Gives App Another Reprieve As China Tariffs Now Linked To Deal
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