TikTok Shutdown Threat Heightens As U.S.-China Trade Talks Clash Over Tariffs And Tech Controls

About TikTok Shutdown Threat Heightens As U.S.-China Trade Talks Clash Over Tariffs And Tech Controls

Tensions escalate between the US and China over TikTok amid ongoing trade disputes. The US considers banning TikTok unless China agrees to sell its stake without demanding trade or technology concessions. US officials describe China’s demands as aggressive, emphasizing national security. The negotiations, the fourth in four months, also involve broader issues like tariffs, rare earth exports, and chip restrictions. China accuses the US of coercion, complicating efforts to stabilize global trade relations.