US President Donald Trump has made an important decision regarding the fate of the TikTok app in the United States. He announced on his Truth social media page that the suspension of TikTok's operations has been extended for another 90 days - until September 17, 2025. In the meantime, the sale of key assets owned by TikTok to American companies is required.
Is TikTok a questionable national security app?
TikTok is a popular platform with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, mainly among young people. However, since the company behind it, ByteDance, is based in China, it remains in the spotlight of the US government. Experts say that the platform may collect personal data and have certain connections with the Chinese government. This has led to the assessment of TikTok as a "national security threat."
Trump's position: TikTok should be 50% owned by Americans
In April 2024, former President Joe Biden signed a bill to ban TikTok in the United States. According to it, the application must be shut down or sold to the American side.
However, after Donald Trump returned to the presidency in 2025, he reconsidered this decision. He stated that he was not in favor of immediately banning the application, but rather selling its shares to American companies. According to Trump, the American government or companies should own at least 50% of TikTok.
What does the law require?
According to the new laws adopted in the United States:
TikTok must establish its American branch - that is, the network in which it operates - as a separate company;
Control and shares of this branch must be acquired by investors or companies located in the United States;
Otherwise, TikTok will be forced to stop operating in the US.
These demands are mainly aimed at the risk of TikTok sharing the personal data of US citizens with the Chinese government.
What measures is TikTok taking?
Against the backdrop of such pressure, ByteDance has repeatedly announced plans to turn TikTok into an independent company and separately manage its American operations. However, in practice, this process is proceeding slowly. Nevertheless, if the US government does not take appropriate measures by the specified deadline (September 17), sanctions may be applied, such as removing TikTok from the App Store and Google Play and restricting its activities.
What do the youth and business world say?
TikTok has become an important platform not only for young people, but also for marketers, brands and creators. For many influencers, it is a source of income. Therefore, its fate is not only political, but also economic and social.
Meanwhile, public opinion in the US is divided: some prioritize national security, while others criticize free speech and interference in the competitive market.
Conclusion: TikTok's fate now depends on business deals
This 90-day extension by Donald Trump may be one of the last chances for TikTok. If the Chinese side sells its stake to US companies during this period, the app can continue to operate freely. But otherwise, American users may lose TikTok. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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