President Donald Trump said he could reduce the definitions of China to motivate the country to close a deal on Tijk.
At a press conference on Wednesday at the Oval Office, Trump said China will have to “play a role” in selling Tiktok, “Perhaps in the form of approval.”
“Maybe I will give them a slight decrease in definitions or anything to accomplish, as you know, because every point in tariffs deserves more money from Tiktok,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
Trump said that the Tiktok date can extend again because it is “very popular” and there is “great interest” in the company.
Under the Senate Ending Acts, which was approved by the Senate in April, Tikkook was forced to stop working in the United States on January 19 if he did not hurt himself from his mother company, Beysus.
The ban on Tiktok was stopped for 75 days after Trump signed an executive order on January 20. Tiktok until April 5 to find a new owner in the United States.
Many buyers, Including former Treasury Minister Trump, Steve MnuchinAnd the founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian, They said they want To gain Tijook.
Trump’s comments to reduce the customs tariffs on China are with the escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China recently.
Trump Imposed a 10 % tariffs on Chinese goods In February, a few weeks after entering his position, this would help reduce the flow of fentanel to the United States. Trump said during his campaign he would be imposed A tariff more than 60 % On Chinese goods if he won the presidency.
China Take revenge With a set of definitions on agricultural equipment, raw oil, coal and liquefied natural gas.
On March 4, Trump Tariffs On China to 20 %. China Respond With a 10 % tariff on soybeans, pork, pork and tariffs by 15 % on chicken and cotton imports.
Trump and Tikhak representatives and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to the suspension requests from Business Insider.
