TikTok sale: Trump plans to lower tariffs if deal is reached.
US President Donald Trump is considering offering China a small reduction in tariffs to secure a deal over the Chinese company TikTok. The deadline for a sale will likely be extended.
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US President Donald Trump is considering offering China a small reduction in tariffs to secure a deal over the Chinese company TikTok. The deadline for a sale will likely be extended.
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