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US-China TikTok Deal: Timeline of Key Events

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US-China TikTok Deal: Timeline of Key EventsSaralnama

Today: President Trump signed an order allowing TikTok to operate in the US under American ownership. Details are not confirmed by China or ByteDance. From today: Negotiations continue between US and Chinese officials to finalize the deal structure. Until: TikTok must complete the sale of its US operations to an American company. Next: If a deal is not reached, TikTok faces a ban in the US market. The outcome remains uncertain as both countries work to resolve data security concerns and ownership issues. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 16:04 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Today: President Trump signed an order allowing TikTok to operate in the US under American ownership
  • Details are not confirmed by China or ByteDance
  • From today: Negotiations continue between US and Chinese officials to finalize the deal structure