TikTok Faces Uncertain Future in the U.S. as Ban Looms
The Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok's U.S. operations to be sold, with the platform pledging to shut down if no clarity is provided by Sunday.
- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations by January 19 or face a ban, citing national security concerns.
- TikTok announced it would temporarily suspend its U.S. operations on Sunday if the government does not provide assurances against enforcing the law immediately.
- President Joe Biden deferred the implementation of the law to incoming President Donald Trump, who has indicated he may grant a 90-day extension to explore a resolution.
- Trump has expressed interest in negotiating a deal to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., potentially addressing national security concerns without an outright ban.
- ByteDance has refused to sell TikTok's U.S. operations, with China's government supporting this stance and labeling the law a 'raid' on the company.