TikTok restored companies Sunday to the U.S. after blocking it the night earlier than TikTok mentioned its video platform was coming again on-line after President-elect Donald Trump offered the required assurances to the corporate’s service suppliers. TikTok said this in a submit on X:
“We thank President Trump for offering the required readability and assurance to our service suppliers that they’ll face no penalties offering TikTok to over 170 million Individuals and permitting over 7 million small companies to thrive.”
Simply hours earlier than TikTok blocked service to Individuals, Trump posted to Fact Social calling for it to stay obtainable. Trump indicated that he wished it to be obtainable to broadcast his inauguration on Monday. TikTok welcomed customers again with the message “Welcome again! Thanks on your persistence and help. On account of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is again within the U.S.! You possibly can proceed to create, share, and uncover all of the belongings you love on TikTok.”
The app continues to be unavailable for obtain from Apple’s and Google’s app shops. The legislation banning TikTok, which was scheduled to enter impact Sunday, permits the president to grant a 90-day extension earlier than the ban is enforced, offered sure standards are met. Trump has proposed a three way partnership for TikTok, with the U.S. proudly owning 50%, however even that concept faces a possible hurdle.
TikTok’s future within the U.S. nonetheless loops up within the air.
