U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok an additional 90 days to secure a U.S.-based partner, postponing enforcement of the law that effectively bans TikTok’s parent company ByteDance in the U.S. The extension lasts until September 17, 2025, during which the Department of Justice will not take action against TikTok or penalize platforms hosting the app.

TikTok expressed gratitude for the extension, highlighting its more than 170 million American users and 7.5 million U.S. businesses relying on the platform. The government’s ongoing delay offers TikTok more time to finalize a U.S. sale or partnership arrangement before facing a potential full ban.

This latest extension continues a saga that began in 2019 amid concerns about TikTok’s Chinese ownership and data security. Despite multiple legal battles, congressional actions, and executive orders, TikTok remains operational in the U.S., with Trump personally expressing a favorable view of the app.

While legal experts debate how many times such extensions can be granted, the app’s presence continues amid unresolved tensions between U.S. national security concerns and evolving trade relations with China.

As September approaches, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, but the platform’s prolonged survival underscores the complexity of balancing regulatory action with user and business interests.

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