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Trump says China's Xi approved TikTok deal

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Posted on September 19, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had agreed with Chinese President Xi Jinping to approve a deal over TikTok. "He approved the TikTok deal," Trump said to

Trump says China's Xi approved TikTok deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had agreed with Chinese President Xi Jinping to approve a deal over TikTok.

"He approved the TikTok deal," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office, adding that "it could be a formality" in getting an agreement signed later.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt, Editing by Franklin Paul)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump confirms TikTok deal approval with Xi Jinping.
  • The agreement is expected to be a formality.
  • The deal involves US-China tech relations.
  • Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.
  • The deal approval could be signed later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Trump say about the TikTok deal?
Trump stated that he had agreed with Xi Jinping to approve a deal over TikTok.
Did Xi Jinping approve the TikTok deal?
Yes, Trump mentioned that Xi approved the TikTok deal.
What did Trump imply about the agreement process?
Trump suggested that the approval could be a formality in getting an agreement signed later.

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