Trump Suspends TikTok Ban in the U.S. with Conditions for Joint Venture

The newly inaugurated U.S. president has issued a temporary 90-day reprieve, requiring TikTok to form a U.S.-based partnership to continue operations.

TikTok was briefly taken offline in the U.S. after a bipartisan law mandated its sale by Chinese parent company ByteDance, citing national security and data privacy concerns.
Donald Trump, now officially inaugurated as the 47th U.S. president, has paused the enforcement of the ban for 90 days via executive order, allowing TikTok to resume operations temporarily.
The suspension is conditional on TikTok entering a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, though details about potential partners remain unclear.
Legal experts highlight the uncertain legality of Trump's executive order, as it conflicts with a law passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court.
ByteDance has consistently resisted selling TikTok's U.S. operations, and any long-term resolution may face legal and political challenges.