
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order, postponing the TikTok ban in the United States by at least 75 days. Following this decision, TikTok swiftly resumed operations within the country and, more notably, its app was reinstated on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, allowing users to download and install it once again, while also continuing to attract new users.
The restoration of TikTok on these major app marketplaces appears to be directly tied to the Trump administration’s assurance that allowing the app’s return would not constitute a legal violation.
As of now, ByteDance has yet to confirm its strategy for maintaining TikTok’s presence in the U.S. However, potential solutions include selling a portion of its shares or transferring at least 50% ownership to U.S.-based entities in order to establish a new joint venture. Nevertheless, due to regulatory constraints and political pressures in China, ByteDance may find it challenging to secure TikTok’s continued operations in the U.S. through such measures.
According to reports, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew recently proposed a plan during discussions at the White House to form a joint venture led by U.S. investors, establish its headquarters within the United States, and ensure all user data remains stored domestically—a move aimed at alleviating concerns over potential data transfers to China.
However, the U.S. government has yet to provide further clarity regarding TikTok’s long-term status in the country. A definitive resolution may only emerge once the 75-day extension granted by Trump’s executive order expires, or if a concrete decision is reached before that deadline.
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