What We Know About the TikTok Ban
Published On Jan 19, 2025, 1:48 PM
TikTok faced a temporary outage in the U.S. over the weekend due to a new law that bans the app unless its Chinese owners, ByteDance, sell it to non-Chinese entities. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to stall the ban, allowing TikTok to restore service after the law's enactment. This scenario raises uncertainty about TikTok's future operations and ownership in the U.S.
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The temporary outage of TikTok and the subsequent restoration of service, combined with the intervention from President-elect Trump, may lead to a positive outlook for TikTok’s operations in America. Investors should watch closely how the situation evolves, particularly regarding ongoing negotiations or a potential sale of the app. If a resolution aligns with Trump's assurances, this could stabilize the company's presence in the U.S. market.
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