TikTok in the US goes American, but questions remain

Washington, Jan 24, 2026 -After a long legal saga, TikTok has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, deflecting the threat of a ban over its Chinese ownership.

Here is a look at the potential consequences of the deal — if any — for users and beyond:

What it means for users

Whether the 200 million users in the United States will notice any difference in their online experience remains unclear. After the deal, users don’t need to download a new app, though they were prompted to accept new terms of service covering “new types of location information” and data usage.