
TikTok announced restoring US access service after President-elect Donald Trump promised to delay a law banning the app. Rival platforms like Meta and Snap are benefiting from TikTok’s disruption, while other ByteDance apps, like CapCut, remain unavailable.
TikTok, the popular short-video app, announced on Sunday that it is restoring service in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the time before a law banning the app’s US access takes effect. The platform, used by over 170 million Americans, thanked Trump for “providing clarity and assurance” to its service providers.
TikTok’s service was disrupted late Saturday when a law targeting its Chinese parent company ByteDance went into effect. US officials have raised national security concerns, alleging risks of data misuse by ByteDance. The app disappeared from Apple and Google app stores, leaving users scrambling for alternatives and causing a spike in searches for VPNs.
Trump confirmed at a rally on Sunday that he would issue an executive order on Monday to delay the law, allowing TikTok to remain operational while negotiating a deal for 50% US ownership. “We have to save it,” Trump said, expressing his intention to secure a joint venture to address security concerns.

Repercussions Of The Ban
Despite TikTok’s return, not all lawmakers are on board. Republican senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts argued that any extension violates the law and insisted ByteDance must sever all ties with China. Meanwhile, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew plans to attend Trump’s inauguration to discuss the app’s future.
This marks a shift in Trump’s stance, as he sought to ban TikTok during his first term. However, he has recently credited the platform with helping him win younger voters in the 2024 election. The app’s temporary shutdown has sparked debates over US-China relations, the role of social media, and the economic impact on millions of Americans who rely on TikTok.
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As TikTok resumes operations, other ByteDance apps like CapCut remain unavailable, and rivals such as Meta and Snap are already benefiting from the disruption. The situation underscores the growing tensions surrounding technology, national security, and international business.
Privately held ByteDance is about 60% owned by institutional investors such as BlackRock and General Atlantic, while its founders and employees own 20% each. It has more than 7,000 employees in the US.
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