TikTok Ban Enforcement Uncertain Amid US Ruling

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in the United States on January 19, unless the Biden administration provides assurances that enforcement of the ban will not proceed. The US Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests the app due to national security concerns. Despite Biden's prior signing of the bipartisan bill, his administration indicates it will not enforce the ban, leaving the decision to President-elect Trump, who has signaled a willingness to save the app. This uncertainty affects over 170 million American users and businesses relying on TikTok for marketing, who are now seeking alternative platforms. Enforcement could lead to fines for service providers like Apple and Google, who may have to remove TikTok from their app stores. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expressed commitment to maintaining the platform's presence while small businesses voice concern over the impact on their operations.