Trump administration threatens TikTok shutdown without deal with China
The clock is ticking for TikTok as the deal with China remains uncertain. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed that Americans will have control over the technology and algorithm if the deal gets approved by China. The potential deal involves selling the majority of TikTok to U.S. investors, with President Trump indicating that China’s approval is crucial for its success. The app faced uncertainty in the past, with a proposed ban by Trump in 2020 and eventual enforcement under the PAFACA act in 2024.
