Archive · 15 Sep 2025
TikTok Deal Framework: US & China Near Agreement
The U.S. and China are working on a deal about TikTok.
They have reached a framework agreement, extending the deadline for TikTok.
The U.S. wants to make sure TikTok is safe and doesn't pose a security risk.
The deal aims to preserve aspects of TikTok.
Chinese negotiators initially sought trade concessions.
The U.S. team persuaded China to abandon demands by suggesting a meeting between Trump and Jinping could be jeopardized.
The deal could result in another 90-day extension.
The U.S. side is comfortable with national security aspects.
A framework agreement regarding TikTok has been reached by the U.S. and China.
The deal extends the deadline, possibly by 90 days.
The agreement aims to address U.S. national security concerns.
Chinese negotiators abandoned demands for tariff concessions.
The terms will preserve the "Chinese characteristics" of TikTok.
- Who
- United States and China
- What
- Framework agreement on TikTok
- When
- Agreement announced, potential for talks before November 10
- Where
- Madrid, Spain
- Why
- Address national security concerns
U.S. Perspective
China Perspective
Deal Terms
U.S. Perspective
U.S. focused on national security aspects.
China Perspective
China initially sought trade concessions.
- Key Participants
- Scott Bessent, U.S. and Chinese negotiators, Trump, Xi Jinping
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Key Issue
- TikTok ownership, national security, trade concessions
- Deal Terms
- Framework agreement; 'Chinese characteristics' preserved
- Concessions
- U.S. refrained from future tariffs; procedural requests met
- Deadline
- Potential 90-day extension
Sources
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