United States Vice President JD Vance addressed two key issues on Thursday in back-to-back interviews, offering insight into the Trump administration’s trade and technology policies. Speaking to Fox News, Vance defended the recently imposed tariffs on a broad range of imports, calling them a 'big change' but a necessary one for American economic interests.

Vance accused U.S. trading partners of imposing 'ridiculous tariffs' and engaging in currency manipulation, justifying the administration’s tougher trade stance. 'President Trump has stood up for American workers,' Vance said. He added, 'We're not going to fix things overnight,' referencing the challenges left behind by former President Joe Biden, including what he called 'the largest peacetime debt and deficit in U.S. history.'

The Vice President emphasized that the administration is moving aggressively to address these issues. He cited efforts to lower energy costs and implement what he described as 'the biggest deregulation in the history of this country.' According to Vance, these actions are part of a broader strategy to revitalize the U.S. economy while protecting domestic industries from unfair foreign practices.

In a separate interview with Fox & Friends, Vance also addressed the ongoing process of selecting a U.S.-based buyer for TikTok. He confirmed that a decision will be made before the April 5 deadline. 'We've got a couple of days to continue working on it, to finalize some things and, of course, we're going to let the president announce whatever we ultimately decide,' Vance said.

Several major firms, including Amazon.com Inc., are reportedly in discussions to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations in a bid to prevent the platform’s ban. The ban stems from concerns over TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance Ltd., and its alleged ties to the Chinese government. Reports have also surfaced suggesting that President Trump may establish a separate entity, 'TikTok America,' as an alternative solution.

With trade and tech policy at the forefront, the administration’s messaging is clear: bold actions are necessary to protect national security, economic interests, and American sovereignty. As the April 5 deadline nears, the global tech and trade communities are watching closely for President Trump’s final announcement regarding TikTok’s future in the United States.