President Donald Trump is once again extending the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations.
The White House announced Tuesday that Trump will sign a new executive order this week, granting another 90-day extension.
This is the third delay since a federal ban on the platform was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The president first issued an extension in January, his first day back in office, after the ban briefly took effect.
A second extension followed in April, when a potential deal with American investors fell through amid rising tensions with China.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move is intended to keep TikTok accessible to American users while negotiations continue to ensure data privacy and national security.
“As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark,” Leavitt said in a statement.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed confidence that Chinese President Xi Jinping will “ultimately approve” a deal.
Trump has gained more than 15 million followers on TikTok since joining the platform last year and has praised its influence in helping him connect with younger voters.
It remains unclear whether a final agreement will be reached within this latest 90-day window or if additional extensions will follow.
Locally, a Logan County family is among those using TikTok to grow their business.
Kirsten and Kalib Minnich of Huntsville have built a small operation selling “Freshies” — scented air fresheners — through the app.
The mother/son duo uses videos to showcase their products and engage with customers across the country.
Selling around 500 “freshies” since just March of this year, when they began their TikTok Shop, the Minnichs continue to grow their craft.
They say a ban of the app would be devastating to their business.
