President Donald Trump stated that China could secure a discount on U.S. tariffs if it agrees to an American takeover of TikTok. The remark adds a new dimension to ongoing trade tensions and the Biden-era push for TikTok’s sale to a U.S. company over national security concerns.
The Trump administration has long viewed TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, as a potential security risk. By linking the app’s ownership to trade negotiations, Trump appears to be using economic pressure to force China’s hand.
