US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to extend TikTok’s ban delay by another three months. Meanwhile, he announced that he had “a deal” with China about the app’s future.

This marks the fourth delay of a law designed to force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform. Previously, the administration postponed the ban in January, April, and June while it worked through “complex legal and national security issues.”

Deadline Pushed Back

Initially, the latest extension was set to expire on Wednesday. Without the extension, a law signed by former President Joe Biden would have taken effect, forcing TikTok to shut down in the United States.

According to officials, the law was created to address “national security concerns” about TikTok’s ownership and potential “ties to the Chinese government.”

Trump Announces Deal with China

On Tuesday, Trump told reporters, “We have a deal on TikTok. I’ve reached a deal with China. I’m going to speak to President Xi on Friday to confirm everything up.”

However, he refused to name the buyer. Instead, he said, “a group of very big companies” wants to buy TikTok and keep it operational in the US.

Treasury Secretary Confirms Progress

Earlier on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US and China had reached a “framework agreement.”

Additionally, Trump hinted at this deal in a Truth Social post, writing that “a deal was also reached on a ‘certain’ company that young people in our country very much wanted to save.”

Later, China confirmed the agreement, saying both nations had settled on the “framework” of a deal. The final details, officials added, would be discussed in Trump’s call with President Xi Jinping on Friday.

TikTok Under Pressure

For years, US officials have voiced concerns over TikTok’s handling of user data and possible influence on content.

In response, TikTok has denied sharing data with the Chinese government. The company has also challenged various restrictions in federal court, insisting it poses no national security threat.

Next Steps

As a result of the extension, both sides now have more time to finalize the deal and resolve remaining issues. Looking ahead, Trump’s phone call with Xi on Friday will be crucial in deciding whether TikTok stays or goes in the United States.