US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.

The announcement, made through an executive order, came despite Trump telling reporters Tuesday that the United States and China had reached a deal over a new ownership structure for the hugely popular video-sharing app.

The extension builds on previous delays issued in January, April and June as the administration navigates the complex legal and national security implications surrounding TikTok's operations in the United States.

The latest delay was set to expire on Wednesday.

"We have a deal on TikTok, I've reached a deal with China, I'm going to speak to President Xi (Jinping) on F

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