TikTok’s potential US ban explained: Can Trump save it from shutdown?

The debate over TikTok’s future in the US has intensified, as lawmakers and regulatory bodies ramp up efforts to address the growing national security concerns tied to the Chinese-owned app. In a significant move, a recent federal appeals court ruling retained the deadline, thereby stepping up pressure on tech majors Apple and Google to prepare for TikTok’s removal from their app stores unless ByteDance complies with the divestiture mandate.