President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s sale in the United States by an additional 90 days.
The move comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the Chinese-owned app, which has faced scrutiny from US lawmakers.
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is required to sell the app or face a nationwide ban under a law passed last year.
Lawmakers claim the app poses a national security threat, fearing the Chinese government could access American user data.
TikTok has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that it does not share data with Chinese authorities or pose a security risk.
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, delaying the enforcement of the law for the third time since it passed.
In a statement, TikTok thanked Trump for his support and said it remains committed to finding a suitable buyer.
The new deadline for completing a deal is 17 September, according to a post Trump made on Truth Social.
Any potential sale is expected to require approval from Chinese officials, complicating negotiations between ByteDance and US buyers.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the extension ensures the deal can be completed safely and transparently.
The Supreme Court recently upheld the law’s constitutionality, setting the stage for a final decision on TikTok’s future.
Trump previously attempted to force a sale in 2020, but has since softened his stance, citing strong youth support on the app.
Senator Mark Warner criticised Trump’s decision, accusing him of undermining national security and flouting legal obligations.
