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Executive Summary:
TikTok has been reinstated in U.S. app stores after newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi assured Apple and Google that they would not face penalties for hosting the app. This follows former President Trump’s 75-day extension of the deadline for TikTok to secure a U.S.-based owner, after the app failed to meet the January 19th divestment deadline set by the Biden-approved Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Despite the extension, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain. The Trump administration is reportedly exploring deals with Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon, with some discussions even suggesting a U.S. government stake in the app. However, any agreement must also be approved by Chinese authorities, adding complexity to the negotiations.
For now, TikTok and other ByteDance apps remain fully accessible in the U.S., but only for the next 50 days until the extended deadline expires in early April. Whether a final deal will be reached or if TikTok will face another potential ban remains to be seen.
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