US President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok, as the app's future in the country remains uncertain. TikTok faces a US law requiring it to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States. Although the ban was initially scheduled to take effect on January 19th, Trump has suspended its implementation for two and a half months, aiming to reach a solution with Beijing.
: US President Donald Trump said Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, while the app’s future in the country faces uncertainty.
Asked late Monday if Microsoft was in discussion for acquiring TikTok, Trump told reporters: “I would say yes.” But Trump has suspended its implementation for two and a half months, seeking a solution with Beijing. Trump then promised to issue an executive order as soon as he took office to delay the ban to allow time to “make a deal.”
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