United States President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he would consider extending the deadline for TikTok’s sale if a deal is not finalized by the current April 5 deadline. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’re gonna have a form of a deal, but if it’s not finished, it’s not a big deal, we’ll just extend it. I have the right to have the deal and to extend it if I want.”

The president emphasized flexibility in negotiations, underscoring that there are “numerous ways you can buy TikTok,” and that the goal is to “find one that’s best for the country.” When asked if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, could retain a stake in the platform post-sale, Trump indicated that the structure of the deal could allow for such arrangements.

In a related development, Trump also revealed that he would consider reducing tariffs on Chinese goods to encourage Beijing’s cooperation in the sale. “Maybe a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done,” he suggested, noting that while TikTok is a “big” platform, “every point in tariffs” is worth more economically than the app itself.

These remarks suggest a more strategic and measured approach from the administration in handling the ongoing discussions surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations, as well as broader trade relations with China. The consideration of tariff relief adds an additional layer of economic diplomacy to the process.

The sale of TikTok has been under intense scrutiny, with U.S. officials expressing concerns over data security and the platform’s ownership by a Chinese company. The Trump administration has pushed for American ownership or control to mitigate potential risks, leading to multiple deadline extensions as negotiations continue.

While Trump expressed confidence that a solution will be reached, he reiterated that the outcome must align with national interests. Until a deal is finalized, the possibility of extending deadlines and modifying trade policies remains on the table as negotiation tools.