TikTok owner ByteDance is developing a replacement app intended for US-based users, according to a report, as President Trump says a deal with an American buyer is 'pretty much done.'

China’s government on Monday sidestepped a question on US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he “pretty much” has a deal with Beijing to bring TikTok into American ownership and that talks with China over the popular short-video app could begin early this week.

President Donald Trump says a deal to sell TikTok's US operations is in place, but as per the latest reports, the biggest obstacle isn't finding a buyer; it's getting Beijing to sign off. 'We have a buyer for TikTok,