White House to Discuss TikTok’s Sale Ahead of April 5 Deadline
- THE CHINA NOW
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Summary
The White House will discuss TikTok’s potential sale during a meeting on Wednesday, April 2, ahead of the Saturday, April 5, deadline.
The proposed deal involves non-Chinese investors, including Blackstone and existing ByteDance shareholders, raising their stakes to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations.
U.S. President Trump set the deadline for TikTok to secure a non-Chinese buyer to avoid a potential ban over national security concerns.
The White House is set to meet on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, to discuss TikTok’s future amid growing concerns about national security. The meeting will be crucial for finalizing decisions regarding the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. The deadline, set by U.S. President Donald Trump, is quickly approaching, with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, facing the possibility of a U.S. ban if it fails to secure a non-Chinese buyer by April 5.
