TikTok Tangle: US-China Deal Hangs in the Balance

The Trump administration is on the brink of announcing a deal to ensure TikTok continues to operate in the United States. After months of negotiations and legal uncertainties, an agreement with China could be finalized as soon as Thursday, marking the end of a tumultuous period for the popular video-sharing platform.

This development comes amid President Trump's visit to South Korea, where discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping aim to ease ongoing trade tensions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that leaders would conclude the deal in Korea, potentially ending the legislative threats to ban TikTok unless it separated from its parent company, China's ByteDance.

However, the prospective deal faces skepticism over its effectiveness in safeguarding American users' data, a concern central to the bipartisan law passed by Congress. While public opinion on TikTok's fate is shifting, many remain wary of the influence of its recommendation algorithm and its legal and political implications.