Last Updated:
Donald Trump plans to speak with Xi Jinping to finalize a TikTok deal, the US President said.

US President Donald Trump with Chinese leader Xi Jinping | File Image/Reuters
US President Donald Trump said he will be speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to try to finalise a deal on TikTok, adding that the short-video platform is “very popular with young people.” Donald Trump credited TikTok with helping him during his election campaign last year, saying the app had been an important tool in reaching voters.
He also stressed that he wanted the technological and financial benefits of TikTok to remain in the US, noting that he preferred it to be owned by American stakeholders.
Recommended Stories
“I would rather have it owned by straight, legitimate companies here,” Donald Trump said.
No further details of the planned conversation with Xi Jinping were given by the US President.
Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
September 18, 2025, 20:37 IST
Loading comments…
Read More