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Title: TikTok Says It Will Shut Down in the US if Ban Isn’t Overturned
TikTok has announced that it will shut down its operations in the United States by January 19 unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block or delay the ban imposed by the Trump administration.
The popular short-form video-sharing app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, stated that it would cease all US-based activities if the court doesn’t take action to prevent the ban from taking effect.
TikTok’s sudden announcement comes as a result of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on August 6, prohibiting transactions with the company over concerns that it poses a national security risk. The app has been under scrutiny for its ties to China and the potential risks they pose.
In response to the ban, TikTok filed a petition with the Supreme Court, asking them to review the lower court’s decision that upheld the executive order. However, if the high court doesn’t act by January 19, TikTok will be forced to shut down its US operations.
“We believe this is an important issue for all Americans and we hope Congress can take up a bill to address these concerns,” said a spokesperson from ByteDance. “If the ban goes into effect, it would have significant consequences on our community of creators, advertisers, and employees.”
TikTok’s decision to shut down in the US would not only affect its massive user base but also impact small businesses that rely heavily on the app for advertising and promotion.
The company has been working tirelessly to address concerns over data security and transparency, but it seems that these efforts have fallen short. As a result, TikTok is now urging Congress to intervene and pass a bill to protect the platform from being shut down.
It’s unclear what will happen next, as the Supreme Court’s timeline for reviewing the case remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: if the ban takes effect, it would be a significant blow to the global music industry, which has come to rely heavily on TikTok for promoting new artists and content.
Source: www.billboard.com
