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Trump grants TikTok a deal extension for another 75 days. This is why

The owners of TikTok have another 75 days to find a buyer, thanks to Trump
The owners of TikTok have another 75 days to find a buyer, thanks to Trump (PA Wire)
  • President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer by 75 days.
  • The extension aims to finalise necessary approvals and prevent the app from being banned in America.
  • A bipartisan bill mandates TikTok's sale to a US company or face a ban from American servers.
  • Several tech and investment firms are in talks to purchase TikTok from ByteDance.
  • Trump previously attempted to ban TikTok but reversed his position during his 2024 campaign.
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