#tiktok ban

TikTok has gotten another 75-day extension that requires the sale of their US operations or face a country-wide ban. While ByteDance (TikTok’s owner) has acknowledged the discussions, no agreement has been made. Apple and Google are facing potential liabilities amounting to $850 billion due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the TikTok ban in the United States. This development arises as the April 5 deadline for TikTok’s divestment approaches without resolution. In January, TikTok experienced a brief shutdown in the U.S., which was widely regarded by experts as a deliberate public relations stunt to provoke public outrage and legislative pushback. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act imposes civil penalties of $5,000 per user upon companies aiding TikTok unless significant progress is made towards a sale of its U.S. Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-PA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—have urged President Trump to collaborate with Congress to prevent TikTok from going dark in the U.S. They oppose the TikTok ban and warn that the current approach could leave service providers like Oracle, Apple, and Google vulnerable to massive legal liabilities. Read more in our articles including "TikTok gets another 75-day extension to avoid US ban" and "Apple and Google could be liable for $850 billion due to the TikTok ban".