Amazon Enters Race to Acquire TikTok as Deadline Approaches
Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid for TikTok as the deadline for its sale approaches, alongside other potential buyers like Oracle and Blackstone.
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Overview
With the April 5 deadline for TikTok's sale looming, President Trump confirmed Amazon's last-minute bid to purchase the app. Amid ongoing concerns over ByteDance's ties to China, Trump is expected to discuss offers including those from Oracle and Blackstone in a meeting with administration officials. Although there are indications of interest from multiple parties, future ownership remains uncertain, with potential tariffs looming. Meanwhile, Trump's past skepticism has shifted as he finds TikTok beneficial among young voters, prompting suggestions of a possible deadline extension if a deal isn't secured.
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- President Trump is considering potential investors to buy TikTok as a deadline approaches, aiming to prevent its ban in the U.S.
- Trump has indicated flexibility in negotiations, suggesting possible extensions and conditions tied to tariffs on Chinese goods.
- There are multiple interested parties for the acquisition, including private equity firms and technology companies, amid ongoing national security concerns.
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