Trump Dropping China Tariffs?
President Donald Trump is taking decisive action on China and TikTok, and it could change everything.
With the April 5 deadline fast approaching, President Trump announced Wednesday that he’s open to cutting tariffs on China—but only if it helps force a national security-focused sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations.
“China may need to give some form of approval,” Trump said from the White House. “If that happens, maybe I’ll lower tariffs slightly to make it happen. But let’s be clear—every percentage point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok.”
💥 Trump’s Tariff Power Play: America First
The statement comes as part of Trump’s broader crackdown on foreign trade abuse. Just days ago, the president slapped a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, reinforcing his promise to bring manufacturing jobs back to America.
He’s also tightened the screws on China with a 10% import tariff last month, followed by a 20% hike earlier this month—making it clear that American strength at the negotiating table is non-negotiable.
⏳ TikTok Ban Deadline Sparks Urgency
The pressure is on. Under Trump’s January executive order, ByteDance—the Chinese owner of TikTok—must divest the platform’s U.S. assets by April 5 or face a ban.
The original law took effect on January 19, the day before Trump began his second term. TikTok briefly went dark until Trump issued a promise to review the situation and give ByteDance a short extension.
Now, the clock is ticking.
“TikTok is very successful. We’ll have a deal, or we’ll extend the deadline,” Trump said. “I have the power to do either.”
🔍 Who’s Looking to Buy TikTok?
Several high-profile American bidders have stepped forward, including:
- MrBeast, the popular YouTube personality
- Kevin O’Leary, investor and star of Shark Tank
- Frank McCourt, former LA Dodgers owner
- Oracle, the tech firm already involved in TikTok’s backend operations
These American players could reclaim TikTok from foreign control and keep user data secure and private—exactly what Trump has been fighting for.
“We’ll choose what’s best for the country. For our country,” President Trump declared.
🇺🇸 A Deal That Protects American Values
According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the president wants the deal wrapped by April 5. But he also noted that Trump doesn’t hesitate to act when American interests are on the line—and if that means extending the deadline, so be it.
📲 What This Means for You
Whether you use TikTok or not, this fight is about protecting American freedom, economic independence, and online privacy. President Trump is once again putting America First—taking bold steps to keep foreign powers in check.
