Trump Says Xi Jinping Greenlights TikTok Deal, US to Maintain Control

President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given the go-ahead for the TikTok deal, ensuring the platform’s continued operation in the US. During a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that he had a positive discussion with President Xi, who has approved the TikTok agreement. Trump mentioned that the deal is close to finalization, needing only a formal signing. He noted that the TikTok deal is imminent and investors are preparing for it. Trump highlighted the importance of strict US control over TikTok, emphasizing that it’s a remarkable creation and that he himself has benefited from it, achieving unprecedented numbers. He said that the youth of America and their parents like the app, which is why the US was prepared to make a deal. The agreement, which Trump described as very good for both sides, will see American investors in control. He expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping. Following the conversation, ByteDance released a statement thanking both presidents for their focus on TikTok. The initial aim was to ban TikTok from January 2025, but this has not happened. The US is looking to reach a deal that will provide greater control to American investors.