Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
ByteDance Set to Receive ~50% of TikTok US Profits Under Trump-Brokered Deal
By Isha
Under a new deal approved by Donald Trump, ByteDance will retain approximately half of the profits from TikTok’s U.S. operations despite selling majority ownership to American investors. The deal, valued around $14 billion, gives ByteDance under 20% equity in the U.S. unit, but allows it to earn via licensing its algorithm and profit share. U.S. investors like Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will control the rest under the new structure.
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