United States President Donald Trump has announced that a deal involving the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company ByteDance is expected to be finalized before Saturday’s deadline. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump emphasized the strong market interest in the social media platform, stating, “We have a lot of potential buyers,” and added, “There's tremendous interest in TikTok.”

The President underscored his intention to see TikTok continue operations in the United States, saying, “I'd like to see TikTok remain alive.” His comments signal a willingness to reach a resolution that satisfies both national security concerns and the platform’s popularity among American users.

Trump also revealed that he is open to negotiating with China on broader trade terms as part of the TikTok deal. He indicated that a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods could be considered in exchange for Beijing’s approval of the app’s sale to a U.S.-based company. “I would consider giving China a little reduction in tariffs,” he said, linking the deal to a potential diplomatic gesture.

The Trump administration has raised concerns that TikTok, under Chinese ownership, could pose a threat to U.S. national security due to data privacy risks. In response, Trump set a deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations or face a possible ban. The announcement of progress in deal negotiations suggests that a resolution is on track, though details of the potential buyers or structure of the agreement remain undisclosed.

As the deadline approaches, this development marks a critical moment in the ongoing technological and trade tensions between the U.S. and China. A successful sale could not only secure TikTok’s future in the American market but also provide a rare point of compromise in the broader U.S.–China economic relationship under President Trump’s leadership.