TikTok is restoring service in the US

TikTok resumes service in the US after Trump delays a ban due to ByteDance's ongoing arrangements.

: TikTok has restored its service in the US less than 12 hours after going dark. The app was at risk of being banned as a law mandating its sale by ByteDance was set to take effect. President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming executive order led to a delay of the ban, allowing TikTok to resume operations. However, its presence in US app stores remains uncertain, and some lawmakers express concerns.

TikTok is resuming service in the US after being unavailable for a brief period following the looming threat of a ban. The video-sharing platform faced a legal deadline mandating its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk a ban. The law additionally restricted US companies from supporting the app, creating substantial uncertainty for TikTok and its service providers.

Before President-elect Donald Trump took office, his promise of an executive order to delay the ban reassured TikTok. This order would prevent liability for companies ensuring TikTok stayed operational. Driven by Trump's desire for Americans to access the inauguration content, his order delayed the implementation of the ban, encouraging TikTok to restore its operations successfully.

Even after TikTok's announcement, it was still missing from major app stores, showing ongoing concerns. Republican Senator Tom Cotton expressed potential legal consequences for companies supporting TikTok, indicating continued division among lawmakers. Looking ahead, TikTok affirmed its intention to work with Trump for a long-term solution, possibly involving new joint ownership with the US.

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