U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a TikTok ban by 75 days to determine the appropriate course of action.
The order directs the Justice Department to assure companies like Apple, Google, and Oracle that there is no liability for actions during this period. Trump expressed his authority to sell or close the app.
TikTok began restoring services after Donald Trump’s assurance of support, emphasizing its role for 170 million Americans and 7 million small businesses. The app remained inaccessible on U.S. app stores but partially resumed functionality. TikTok thanked Trump for clarifying provider penalties and facilitating service restoration.
Amid tense U.S.-China relations, China’s foreign ministry called for a fair business environment for firms like TikTok. TikTok had been shut down over national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, with allegations of potential data misuse.
Donald Trump earlier stated his intent to extend the ban period to negotiate a deal ensuring national security, suggesting a 50 percent U.S. ownership in a joint venture. TikTok highlighted Trump’s promise to seek a solution once in office, reflecting a shift from his earlier stance aiming to ban the app in 2020. Donald Trump credited TikTok for aiding his connection with young voters in the 2024 election.
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