Could TikTok’s fate be tied to Trump’s trade war with China?
As the April 5 deadline looms for a non-Chinese buyer to take over the app, Trump has hinted at a surprising incentive—cutting tariffs on China to seal the deal.
“Maybe I’ll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done,” Trump told reporters.
His remark signals that TikTok’s future may now be part of a broader economic chess game.
The app, used by 170 million Americans, has been at the center of national security debates, with U.S. lawmakers pushing for a sale or ban.
US-China Trade War
Meanwhile, Trump’s latest move on tariffs—slapping a 25% tax on imported cars and parts—has already escalated tensions with China.
The back-and-forth between Washington and Beijing has turned into a high-stakes standoff, with both sides retaliating with new trade restrictions.
And here’s the irony—Trump, who once called for a TikTok ban, now has over 15 million followers on the platform.
Whether TikTok survives in the U.S. may come down to a trade-off: tariffs for a takeover. The question is—will China play along?
