# TikTok Ban Delayed Again: What’s Next for the App?
The future of TikTok in the United States has been uncertain for months, with the app repeatedly facing the threat of a ban. However, as the latest deadline approaches, it appears that TikTok will remain available—at least for another 90 days.
## Why Was TikTok Facing a Ban?
TikTok, the wildly popular social media app owned by China-based **ByteDance**, has been under scrutiny by the U.S. government over concerns about **data privacy and national security**. The Trump administration initially pushed for a ban unless TikTok divested from its Chinese parent company.
A bipartisan law was set to enforce this ban on **President Trump’s first day in office**, but the administration instead issued a **90-day pause**, giving TikTok time to negotiate a deal that would keep it operational in the U.S.
## Multiple Extensions Keep TikTok Alive
When the first **90-day deadline passed in April** without a resolution, the White House granted another extension. Now, with the latest deadline approaching, the Trump administration has once again delayed enforcement, allowing TikTok to continue operating for **another 90 days**.
A White House spokesperson stated:
> **”President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark. This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure.”**
This means that **Apple and Google will not be penalized** for keeping TikTok in their app stores during this period.
## The Ongoing Negotiations
Despite months of discussions, **no deal has been finalized**. In May, President Trump acknowledged that **China’s approval** would likely be necessary for any agreement to move forward.
> **”China’s never easy. I’d like to save TikTok. I mean, TikTok was very good to me.”**
However, Trump recently expressed optimism that **Chinese President Xi Jinping** would ultimately approve a deal.
> **”I think President Xi will ultimately approve it.”**
## What’s Next for TikTok?
While the latest extension ensures that TikTok **won’t be banned this week**, its long-term future remains uncertain. Key questions include:
– **Will ByteDance successfully sell TikTok’s U.S. operations?**
– **Will China allow the deal to proceed?**
– **How will the Biden administration handle the issue if Trump leaves office?**
For now, TikTok users in the U.S. can continue scrolling, dancing, and creating content—but the app’s fate is still up in the air.
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### **Opinion: TikTok’s Uncertain Future Reflects Bigger Tech Battles**
The ongoing TikTok saga highlights the **growing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and data control**. While national security concerns are valid, banning an app used by millions seems extreme. Instead, stricter **data protection laws** could be a better solution.
TikTok’s fate may also set a precedent for how the U.S. handles foreign-owned tech companies. If a deal isn’t reached soon, we could see **more aggressive actions against other Chinese apps**, further straining U.S.-China relations. For now, TikTok lives on—but its future is anything but certain.
