Trump threatens to impose tariffs on China if TikTok is not sold: What is he really after?

President Trump has signed an executive order that temporarily suspends the "sell or ban" law for the short-video social media platform TikTok for the next 75 days.

However, he also threatened that if China does not approve the transaction agreement regarding the app, he will impose high tariffs on China.

Trump stated that the U.S. "should have the right to own 50% of TikTok," and that if China refuses to reach an agreement, he is "sure" he can impose tariffs on China, with rates ranging from 25%, 30%, 40%, 50%, or even 100%.

Trump added, "If I don't make this deal, TikTok will be worth nothing. If I do make the deal, TikTok could be worth a trillion dollars."

The fate of TikTok is bound to remain a political focal point between the U.S. and China. While Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs, on the flip side, this could imply that if TikTok sells 50% of its equity, Trump might not impose the expected tariffs on China. Could this be positive news for Chinese assets?

To Buy or Not to Buy: What's the Future of TikTok?

Trump said: "I may proceed with the TikTok deal, or I may not." If TikTok accepts Trump’s proposal, it would shift from a “complete sale” to “selling 50% of its equity.” Trump gains billions of money from the new $TRUMP coin. Another possibility is that Perplexity AI proposes a merger with the U.S. version of TikTok. ---------------- Will Trump use the money to buy TikTok? To buy or not to buy, what's the potential future of TikTok?

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Aqa
01-21 23:29
Aqa
Trump said the U.S. "should have the right to own 50% of TikTok”. He said it and he’ll get it. He is going to make it dirt cheap so that it is a spoil for he and his gang.
Aqa
01-21 23:41
Aqa
Thanks @Tiger_comments Liked and shared.
highhand
01-21
highhand
time is ticking for this deal.... tik tok tik tok... ⏰
Success88
01-21
Success88
I think Elon Mask will buy Tik Tok at 50%
MicroStrategist
01-21
MicroStrategist
Elon wants it real cheap leh

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