Popular video-sharing app TikTok is set to be banned in the United States. On Friday, US Supreme Court upheld a law mandating the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok’s shares to an American company by January 19. Without compliance TikTok will cease operations in country.
Move comes as US authorities cite national security concerns regarding TikTok’s usage. ByteDance appealed the ban, but Supreme Court rejected it, paving the way for the law’s enforcement.
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Media reports suggest that the final decision on TikTok’s future may rest with newly elected President Donald Trump after he assumes office.
If no political intervention occurs TikTok will banned in US by Sunday. This law requires ByteDance to sell its TikTok shares or risk the app being permanently shut down in US.
Ban has sparked significant backlash among US citizens many of whom rely on TikTok for entertainment and business growth. The platform has been instrumental in helping small businesses and creators thrive.
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Critics argue that banning TikTok will negatively impact small businesses, large corporations, and even political campaigns that leverage its vast network.
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Specifics of how the ban will implemented remain unclear. Media outlets suggest President Trump may reconsider the matter after taking office. For now, fate of TikTok in US hangs in the balance.
