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Trump Signs Order Allowing TikTok to Operate Under US Ownership Amid China Approval
President Donald Trump announced that China's Xi has approved of a proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership, following an executive order signed by Trump to address national security concerns.
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has signed an executive order allowing TikTok to operate in the US while meeting national security concerns, citing approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping for a proposed deal putting the popular social media app under US ownership. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two countries over data security and censorship. Under the agreement, TikTok would be required to store user data on American servers within 90 days. Trump's executive order gives the company 90 days to comply with the new rules.
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