Breaking: TikTok Deal Reached in Principle, Paving way for Potential Trump-Xi Meeting
Washington, D.C. – A deal has been reached in principle regarding the future of TikTok, potentially averting a ban of the popular video-sharing app in the United States. The agreement, brokered with the involvement of both President Trump adn Chinese President Xi Jinping, hinges on terms that address U.S. national security concerns without requiring China to explicitly approve the deal. Details of the ownership structure and investors are expected to be revealed within the coming days or weeks.
the outcome resolves months of uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s fate, which became a focal point in escalating tensions between the U.S. and China. the app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, faced scrutiny over data privacy and potential links to the Chinese government. The agreement represents a compromise were the U.S. secured commitments regarding future actions that would not impact national security, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. This deal also clears a important hurdle toward a potential meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, a meeting China has sought and which U.S. officials suggest could occur as soon as next month.
According to a source, “We were not willing to give up national security in favor of the deal,” adding that the agreements reached focus on “things we will not be doing in the future that will have no impact on national security.”
The path to a resolution involved direct engagement from both leaders, with both Trump and Xi expressing interest in re-engaging on TikTok discussions. The source also stated, “President Trump showed great leadership and fortitude for what he wanted to see on this deal,” and described the outcome as “highly satisfactory for the US interests.”
