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High-Stakes Play: Amazon Places Last Minute Bid to Buy TikTok Amid Government Pressure

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
April 2, 2025
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  • Amazon has reportedly made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok ahead of the April 5 U.S. deadline.
  • Some insiders say the offer isn’t being taken seriously, but Amazon’s existing ties to TikTok make the move plausible.
  • Trump is meeting with officials to discuss TikTok’s future as a full sale or U.S. investor workaround remains undecided.

In a twist few saw coming, Amazon is now reportedly in the mix to buy TikTok, just days before the app’s April deadline to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

Sources told the Wall Street Journal that Amazon submitted a last-minute bid, throwing its hat into a high-stakes situation that’s been brewing for months. The U.S. has long pressured ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company or face a nationwide ban.

JUST IN: Amazon $AMZN places last minute bid to buy TikTok to keep it in the U.S. 👀 pic.twitter.com/gdnWycIApQ

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) April 2, 2025

A Bid No One Saw Coming

According to the New York Times, not everyone involved in the talks is taking Amazon’s offer seriously. In fact, some insiders described the move as unexpected and—possibly—a long shot.

Apparently, Amazon’s bid was submitted through an official letter addressed to Sen. JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to someone familiar with the matter.

Meanwhile, the April 5 deadline—pushed back by President Trump in January—is creeping closer. The White House has yet to confirm if any agreement is close, but without one, the ban threat is very much back on the table.

What’s in It for Amazon?

The move actually isn’t as random as it sounds. TikTok has grown into a massive force in online shopping, with influencers pushing everything from skincare to kitchen gadgets. While TikTok has its own e-commerce feature, TikTok Shop, many users still link out to—you guessed it—Amazon.

Beyond product sales, Amazon has also quietly provided technical infrastructure for TikTok. So, there’s already some relationship in place, even if it’s mostly behind the scenes.

Déjà Vu All Over Again

This isn’t the first time a U.S. giant has tried to snap up TikTok. Back in 2020, Microsoft and Walmart teamed up to make a bid, but that fell apart. TikTok stayed under ByteDance’s umbrella, and the pressure to sell eventually faded—until now.

With national security concerns once again taking center stage—mainly around data privacy and Chinese ownership—Trump’s administration is reconsidering its options. Some officials are exploring a workaround involving U.S. investors instead of a full-blown sale, but that plan hasn’t gained much traction yet.

Amazon is Now Reportedly in the Mix to Buy Tiktok

Silence from Both Sides

As of now, neither Amazon nor TikTok has commented on the reported bid.

Meanwhile, Trump is expected to meet with senior White House advisors Wednesday to go over next steps. Time’s ticking—and the fate of one of the world’s biggest social platforms is still up in the air.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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