Trump says he and Xi “made progress” on TikTok deal, and he’ll go to China early subsequent 12 months

Washington — President Trump stated he “made progress” on the approval of a deal to resolve possession of TikTok throughout a “very productive” dialog with Chinese language President Xi Jinping on Friday morning. However the president informed reporters later Friday {that a} deal “hasn’t been absolutely negotiated” but.  

Throughout the name, which was set as much as finalize an settlement over the favored social media platform, Mr. Trump wrote on Reality Social that he agreed to go to China “within the early a part of subsequent 12 months.” Xi and Mr. Trump additionally agreed that the Chinese language president will go to the U.S. “at an acceptable time,” and can meet on the APEC Summit in South Korea in November, the president stated. 

“The decision was an excellent one, we will likely be talking once more by telephone, admire the TikTok approval, and each sit up for assembly at APEC!” Mr. Trump wrote. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent introduced Monday that U.S. and Chinese language negotiators had arrived at a framework for an settlement to resolve the matter of TikTok’s possession. And Friday’s name between Mr. Trump and Xi was meant to “full the deal,” in Bessent’s phrases. 

A press release by the Chinese language Ministry of International Affairs abstract of the decision stated Beijing will “assist their groups in reaching a correct deal on TikTok by means of session.”

Mr. Trump has allowed TikTok to function within the U.S., even establishing a White Home TikTok account, regardless of a federal regulation forcing TikTok’s China-based guardian firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban within the U.S. That regulation was upheld by the Supreme Courtroom in a 9-0 determination in June. However the president has repeatedly delayed enforcement of the regulation by means of government motion.

The 2 leaders have had ups and downs of their relationship. The U.S. president has stated he holds “nice respect” for Xi, whereas typically voicing frustration with China’s commerce practices. Xi additionally raised eyebrows this summer season with a present of unity with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who walked alongside Xi as he showcased missiles, drones and superior weapons programs in China’s largest-ever army parade.

Melissa Quinn and

Caitlin Yilek

contributed to this report.