The White House was nearing an agreement to resolve TikTok’s fate when negotiations were derailed by China’s demand to address President Donald Trump’s tariffs first. The Chinese government refused to approve any deal involving TikTok without discussing the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. This development highlights the broader impact of trade tensions on tech deals and national security discussions. Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s ban by 75 days, emphasizing flexibility in negotiations but raising concerns about intertwining trade and security issues. Congress remains divided over the app’s potential threat to national security.
— new from The Washington Post
