Core Points - The Trump administration has extended the deadline for TikTok's enforcement ban to December 16, allowing more time for negotiations between the US and Chinese governments [1][4] - Reports indicate that a preliminary deal has been reached regarding TikTok, with commercial terms agreed upon, although skepticism remains about the timely completion of the deal [2][6] - Discussions are ongoing about a plan where TikTok's US operations would be managed by an investor consortium, including Oracle, and a new app is being tested to recreate content-recommendation algorithms [3][9] Negotiation Dynamics - The negotiations surrounding TikTok are complicated by broader US-China trade tensions and legal issues involving companies like Nvidia, which have added layers of complexity to the discussions [5][7] - Experts express doubt about the likelihood of a swift resolution, citing past stalls in negotiations and the multitude of factors at play, including national security and privacy concerns [6][7] - Any potential deal would likely face congressional scrutiny and could set a precedent for the operation of foreign-based apps in the US, with the US government likely insisting on data storage and oversight requirements [9][10]