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Tiktok Confirms European Data Was Stored in China Amid EU Fine

Tiktok is fined in the EU at 530 million euros – nearly six billion Swedish kronor.

Trump on Market Turmoil: Tariffs Are the Necessary Medicine

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, likens the trade tariffs he has introduced against large parts of the world to "medicine" – and says that last week's sharp stock market fall shows that it has worked. He also confirms that China has backed down on the Tiktok sale due to the tariffs.

Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline by 75 Days

TikTok's Future in the US Hangs in the Balance as Decision Looms

The time of decision is here for Tiktok. Will it be a ban in the USA? A sale? Or will President Donald Trump once again postpone the decision to the future?

Amazon and AppLovin Eye TikTok's US Operations for Acquisition

The technology giant Amazon has made a late bid for the American operations of the Chinese social media service Tiktok. The mobile technology company Applovin is also said to be in the running, according to sources for The New York Times.

US Considers Lower Tariffs for China in Tiktok Sale Deal

The USA may ease tariffs on China if the country agrees to a Tiktok sale. This says President Donald Trump with a little over a week left on the deadline.

Vance believes Tiktok will meet the deadline

In January, the Chinese parent company Bytedance got an additional 75 days to find an American co-owner for TikTok's operations in the USA. Vice President JD Vance says he has great confidence that the matter will be settled when the deadline expires on April 5.

USA ban may make Tiktok insecure for Swedes

170 million American Tiktok users cannot update their app. The USA's stop of the social media giant can make the platform more insecure even for Swedes. Actually, it's catastrophic, says cybersecurity researcher Marcus Nohlberg.

Decision on Tiktok could come within a month

A message about Tiktok's future may come within 30 days. This says the newly elected President of the USA during a question session, and adds that he is having talks with different potential buyers of the app.

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok

Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Within the span of a few hours, the USA's new president Donald Trump had torn up 78 of his predecessor's decisions and signed a number of new orders. Here are some of the most talked-about – as well as the installation day's most debated snack.

Trump gives Tiktok 75 days before shutdown

Donald Trump has signed a presidential order to keep Tiktok operational for another 75 days in the USA. I assume I'm a bit weak for Tiktok, says the newly old president after signing.

This is why Tiktok is being shut down – five points

Tiktok has been shut down for the 170 million American users. Here is the background to the shutdown.

Tiktok: We're reopening the services again

Tiktok has shut down its app for 170 million users in the USA. But after incoming President Donald Trump supported the company, the company says it is on its way to opening its services again, reports NBC News.

"Bids have been placed on Tiktok"

The USA's incoming president Donald Trump says that he is most likely to give Tiktok a 90-day deadline before he enforces the law to ban the platform in the country. At the same time, reports are emerging about a bid on Tiktok's American operations.

Tiktok ready to shut down in the USA – sparks concern

Tiktok is planning to shut down in the USA from Sunday onwards unless President Joe Biden provides clarity on the app's future. At the same time, profiles are worried about what a shutdown could mean economically.

Trump waits to enforce Tiktok ban

The Supreme Court in the USA unanimously approves the proposal to ban Tiktok in the country. Now the matter rests with the incoming President Donald Trump – who will wait to enforce the ban.

"A lot to gain" for Musk with a Tiktok purchase

Elon Musk may be on his way to take over Tiktok – at least the company's American operations. He gets access to a lot of user data from 170 million American Tiktok users, says media strategist Brit Stakston.

Tiktok ban near in the USA – now it will be decided

The day of reckoning is approaching for Tiktok, which may already be banned in the USA next week. The company is pinning its hopes on the US Supreme Court – which will take up the question just days before the ban takes effect.

Trump wants to postpone TikTok ban

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to postpone the decision on banning Tiktok - until he has been sworn in.

Setback for Tiktok - may be banned in the USA in January

The legal dispute over Tiktok's existence or non-existence in the USA continues. The social media company's appeal to postpone a new law is now rejected by the court – which means that the threat of a ban remains.

Tiktok's American fate goes to court

Now begins Tiktok's decisive moment in the USA. Will the platform be allowed to stay or will the tech giant be forced to completely sever ties with China?

USA sues TikTok

USA: TikTok stores sensitive data in China

Tiktok collects sensitive information from the app's American users, according to the US Department of Justice in new legal proceedings. Some of the data is said to have been stored on servers in China, reports Financial Times.