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Integral to the context of this development is the recent announcement of potential tariffs by Trump on Chinese goods. Reports indicate that these trade tariffs could play a role as a bargaining chip in negotiations concerning TikTok. According to sources from Reuters, the administration's strict stance on China could influence the outcome of the sale, effectively turning economic policy into a negotiating tool for a platform that garners significant attention and controversy in the U.S. market.