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Trump Says 'Very Close To A Deal' On TikTok

US President Donald Trump suggested tariffs could be wielded to persuade Beijing to approve the sale of social media app TikTok (Credit: AFP)

President Donald Trump said his administration was "very close" to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend.

"We're very close to a deal with a very good group of people," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that it involved "multiple" investors but giving no further details.

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