President Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban

Published On Jan 20, 2025, 9:12 PM

President Trump has signed an executive order that grants TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a legislative requirement regarding the sale or ban of the platform due to national security concerns. Initially received negatively, TikTok's operations were halted after a law took effect but resumed after Trump's intervention. The given reprieve allows TikTok to continue its services while navigating market apprehensions surrounding its future in the U.S.

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The extension offers TikTok a temporary reprieve, which may ease market fears and stabilize its user base in the short term. Given the substantial user engagement in the U.S., the continuation of its operations could positively affect associated tech stocks and the social media sector.

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