October 13, 2025
New Trump Tariffs Could Kill TikTok’s U.S. Deal for Good
October 13, 2025
New Trump Tariffs Could Kill TikTok’s U.S. Deal for Good
The long-awaited TikTok U.S. deal is on the verge of collapse. See how Trump’s renewed trade war with China could kill the agreement and get the app banned for good
TikTok’s U.S. Future Hangs by a Thread as Trump Escalates Trade War With China
Just as TikTok’s long-awaited U.S. deal was nearing the finish line, a new trade war may be about to blow it up.
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports has reignited tensions between Washington and Beijing — and once again thrown the fate of TikTok’s U.S. operations into uncertainty.
A fragile deal meets a fresh political storm
The White House’s new tariff warning follows China’s move to tighten exports of rare earth minerals, crucial materials used in everything from smartphones to EV batteries. Trump accused Beijing of “becoming very hostile” and warned that the U.S. would soon impose new export controls on “critical software” in response.
Global markets immediately reacted. Stocks fell across Asia and the U.S., while analysts warned that the tariff threats could derail the tentative agreement that would create a U.S.-owned version of TikTok.
“This adds new uncertainty to the potential deal with Beijing,” reported Digital Music News, “and could slow or stop the process of spinning TikTok into a separate American entity.”
Talks with Beijing now in question
A highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled to take place later this month in South Korea, now looks uncertain.
“I’m going to be there regardless,” Trump said, “but I don’t know that we’re going to have it.”
In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp statement:
“Resorting to threats of high tariffs is not the right way to engage with China,” the spokesperson said. “We will resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests.”
Rare earths, real consequences
Beijing’s new export controls target a wider range of rare earth minerals, tightening global supply chains for the tech and manufacturing sectors. The move could have ripple effects on companies that depend on integrated hardware and software ecosystems — including TikTok.
If the trade conflict escalates, the long-negotiated TikTok USA deal could collapse entirely. That would once again raise the possibility of the app being restricted or even banned in the U.S.
The creator economy on edge
For millions of creators, musicians, and small businesses, TikTok isn’t just entertainment — it’s a livelihood. Another disruption could hit marketing campaigns, brand deals, and music discovery pipelines hard.
With major investors like Blackstone already stepping away from previous buyout talks, the question now isn’t just whether TikTok will survive another round of political turmoil — it’s whether anyone will still be willing to buy in.
For now, TikTok’s U.S. future hangs in the balance, caught between a renewed trade war and a geopolitical standoff that shows no signs of cooling.
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Hangs by a Thread as Trump Escalates Trade War With China
Just as TikTok’s long-awaited U.S. deal was nearing the finish line, a new trade war may be about to blow it up.
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports has reignited tensions between Washington and Beijing — and once again thrown the fate of TikTok’s U.S. operations into uncertainty.
A fragile deal meets a fresh political storm
The White House’s new tariff warning follows China’s move to tighten exports of rare earth minerals, crucial materials used in everything from smartphones to EV batteries. Trump accused Beijing of “becoming very hostile” and warned that the U.S. would soon impose new export controls on “critical software” in response.
Global markets immediately reacted. Stocks fell across Asia and the U.S., while analysts warned that the tariff threats could derail the tentative agreement that would create a U.S.-owned version of TikTok.
“This adds new uncertainty to the potential deal with Beijing,” reported Digital Music News, “and could slow or stop the process of spinning TikTok into a separate American entity.”
Talks with Beijing now in question
A highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled to take place later this month in South Korea, now looks uncertain.
“I’m going to be there regardless,” Trump said, “but I don’t know that we’re going to have it.”
In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp statement:
“Resorting to threats of high tariffs is not the right way to engage with China,” the spokesperson said. “We will resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests.”
Rare earths, real consequences
Beijing’s new export controls target a wider range of rare earth minerals, tightening global supply chains for the tech and manufacturing sectors. The move could have ripple effects on companies that depend on integrated hardware and software ecosystems — including TikTok.
If the trade conflict escalates, the long-negotiated TikTok USA deal could collapse entirely. That would once again raise the possibility of the app being restricted or even banned in the U.S.
The creator economy on edge
For millions of creators, musicians, and small businesses, TikTok isn’t just entertainment — it’s a livelihood. Another disruption could hit marketing campaigns, brand deals, and music discovery pipelines hard.
With major investors like Blackstone already stepping away from previous buyout talks, the question now isn’t just whether TikTok will survive another round of political turmoil — it’s whether anyone will still be willing to buy in.
For now, TikTok’s U.S. future hangs in the balance, caught between a renewed trade war and a geopolitical standoff that shows no signs of cooling.
Also Read:
The long-awaited TikTok U.S. deal is on the verge of collapse. See how Trump’s renewed trade war with China could kill the agreement and get the app banned for good
TikTok’s U.S. Future Hangs by a Thread as Trump Escalates Trade War With China
Just as TikTok’s long-awaited U.S. deal was nearing the finish line, a new trade war may be about to blow it up.
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports has reignited tensions between Washington and Beijing — and once again thrown the fate of TikTok’s U.S. operations into uncertainty.
A fragile deal meets a fresh political storm
The White House’s new tariff warning follows China’s move to tighten exports of rare earth minerals, crucial materials used in everything from smartphones to EV batteries. Trump accused Beijing of “becoming very hostile” and warned that the U.S. would soon impose new export controls on “critical software” in response.
Global markets immediately reacted. Stocks fell across Asia and the U.S., while analysts warned that the tariff threats could derail the tentative agreement that would create a U.S.-owned version of TikTok.
“This adds new uncertainty to the potential deal with Beijing,” reported Digital Music News, “and could slow or stop the process of spinning TikTok into a separate American entity.”
Talks with Beijing now in question
A highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled to take place later this month in South Korea, now looks uncertain.
“I’m going to be there regardless,” Trump said, “but I don’t know that we’re going to have it.”
In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp statement:
“Resorting to threats of high tariffs is not the right way to engage with China,” the spokesperson said. “We will resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests.”
Rare earths, real consequences
Beijing’s new export controls target a wider range of rare earth minerals, tightening global supply chains for the tech and manufacturing sectors. The move could have ripple effects on companies that depend on integrated hardware and software ecosystems — including TikTok.
If the trade conflict escalates, the long-negotiated TikTok USA deal could collapse entirely. That would once again raise the possibility of the app being restricted or even banned in the U.S.
The creator economy on edge
For millions of creators, musicians, and small businesses, TikTok isn’t just entertainment — it’s a livelihood. Another disruption could hit marketing campaigns, brand deals, and music discovery pipelines hard.
With major investors like Blackstone already stepping away from previous buyout talks, the question now isn’t just whether TikTok will survive another round of political turmoil — it’s whether anyone will still be willing to buy in.
For now, TikTok’s U.S. future hangs in the balance, caught between a renewed trade war and a geopolitical standoff that shows no signs of cooling.
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