Afghanistan, Aug. 23 -- President Trump said U.S. concerns over TikTok are exaggerated and suggested he may extend ByteDance's deadline to sell its American assets, despite lawmakers' security warnings.
President Donald Trump has signaled he may extend the deadline for Chinese tech giant ByteDance to divest its TikTok assets in the United States.
Speaking to reporters on August 22, Trump downplayed national security fears surrounding the app, saying concerns had been "exaggerated" but insisted his administration was monitoring potential risks closely.
He added that he intends to discuss the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping "at the appropriate time," suggesting the matter could feature in broader U.S.-China negotiations.
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