#BREAKING: Amazon To Acquire Tik-Tok's U.S. Operations? Last-Minute Bid Submitted
Breaking News: Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid to Acquire TikTok Ahead of U.S. Deadline
Amazon has submitted a last-minute offer to purchase TikTok’s U.S. operations, just days before an April 5 deadline that could see the popular short-form video app banned in the United States.
The bid, reported by sources familiar with the matter, positions the e-commerce giant as a major contender in the race to acquire TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, amid escalating national security concerns.
The move comes as President Donald Trump prepares to review a final proposal for TikTok’s future, with the deadline looming after he set the April 5 cutoff for ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban.
Amazon’s entry into the fray adds a new twist to a saga that has already seen interest from tech heavyweights like Oracle and a variety of investor groups, though no deal has been finalized.
Details of Amazon’s offer remain undisclosed, and neither Amazon, ByteDance, nor TikTok has provided immediate comment on the reports. However, the bid is seen as a strategic play by Amazon to bolster its presence in the social media and entertainment space, potentially leveraging TikTok’s massive user base of over 170 million Americans to enhance its advertising and e-commerce ecosystems.
The U.S. government’s push to force a sale stems from fears that ByteDance’s ownership could allow the Chinese government to access American user data or influence content on the platform. Trump, who has oscillated between supporting a ban and advocating for a U.S.-based solution, has indicated he is open to a deal that addresses these concerns, even suggesting the government could take a stake in TikTok.
Amazon’s bid could reshape the competitive landscape, pitting it against earlier contenders like Oracle, which has been a key player in TikTok’s U.S. data management, and a consortium led by billionaire Frank McCourt. Analysts speculate that Amazon’s deep pockets and existing infrastructure could make it a formidable candidate, though regulatory hurdles and approval from Chinese authorities remain significant obstacles.
As the clock ticks down, the fate of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance. Trump is expected to make a decision imminently, with the potential for a dramatic resolution—or a ban—by the weekend. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
