Former U.S. President Donald Trump voiced hope that a TikTok deal will be completed by the April 5 deadline. Discussions are heating because of national security concerns raised about the Chinese-owned app. Here’s what you need to know.
The TikTok Controversy and Security Concerns
TikTok has been in the spotlight in Congress for fears that the Chinese CEO, ByteDance, would allow the government of China to access user personal data. As a result, the U.S. government has taken steps towards advocating for either a total ban, or requiring an American company to purchase it from ByteDance and take over it’s U.S. operations. This is in line with previous attempts to regulate foreign-owned digital platforms for security reasons.
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Trump’s Perspective on the Deal
Although he had previously championed a TikTok prohibition during his presidency, Trump has since adopted a more hopeful tone and expressed that he believes an agreement will be forthcoming. He acknowledged the necessity of protecting data for U.S. citizens, but said that business should operate without regulatory burdens. These comments come amid discussions with potential buyers, including U.S.-based tech companies, and amid ongoing deliberations on Capitol Hill.
What’s Next for TikTok in the U.S.?
With the deadline approaching, negotiations have now entered the final stretch. TikTok claims it is not a security threat, while lawmakers in the U.S. are not unified and have differing views on TikTok as an issue. The next few weeks will determine whether the app has a future in the U.S.As the deadline approaches, we will see in the next few weeks, if TikTok will remain alive in the U.S. or if government action will result. click here for the source
