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    TikTok warns of US shutdown without government action

    The platform cites a lack of clarity from the Biden administration as a Supreme Court ruling enforces a ban unless ByteDance sells TikTok.
    Trainee ReporterBy Trainee ReporterJanuary 18, 2025
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    United States: TikTok has announced it will be forced to shut down its operations in the United States on 19th January unless the government intervenes before the looming ban takes effect. The video-sharing app mentioned the Biden administration’s failure to provide clarity or assurances to service providers essential for holding its availability.

    The announcement follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court, which upheld a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. TikTok has challenged the law, claiming that it infringes on free speech rights for its 170 million American users.

    ByteDance, however, remains firm in its view not to sell TikTok and has signalled plans to halt US operations entirely if no solution is found. The platform’s latest statement raises problems that its services could become unavailable not only to new users but also to those who already have the app installed.

    President Joe Biden’s administration has faced objections to handling the situation. With his term ending, the responsibility for implementing the ban is set to pass to incoming President Donald Trump. While Trump initially supported banning TikTok over national security concerns, he appears to have diverted his stance. Trump stated that, “My decision on TikTok will be made in the not-too-distant future, but I must have time to review the situation.”

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    The app’s future has sparked debate across political lines. Democratic and Republican lawmakers supported the ban, citing worries about TikTok’s alleged ties to the Chinese government. The company has repeatedly denied sharing data with Beijing.

    If no last-minute agreement or government intervention is reached, TikTok’s US presence could disappear. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology and national security.

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