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TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Ban Standoff

Joan Aimuengheuwa by Joan Aimuengheuwa
February 14, 2025
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TikTok has made a comeback on Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store in the United States, weeks after the short-video platform was removed due to a national security law banning its operations. 

The decision to restore the app follows assurances from US authorities that tech companies would not face penalties for hosting it.

The widely popular social media platform, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, was initially removed in January when Apple and Google complied with legal requirements barring its distribution. 

However, former President Donald Trump, who returned to office this year, issued an executive order on 20 January, delaying the enforcement of the ban by 75 days. 

The goal was to provide ByteDance more time to negotiate the sale of TikTok’s US operations to a company outside Chinese ownership, as mandated by law.

Attorney General Pam Bondi later sent a letter to Apple, confirming that hosting TikTok would not lead to financial penalties. This clarification enabled the app’s return to digital storefronts, alongside ByteDance’s other applications, including video editor CapCut and social platform Lemon8.

Despite the temporary extension, the future of TikTok in the US is still uncertain. Trump has proposed a scenario in which the US government could hold a 50% stake in TikTok through a joint venture with American technology firms. 

Meanwhile, companies such as Oracle and Microsoft have shown interest in acquiring the platform.

The issue over TikTok has been ongoing for years, with US officials noting concerns about data security and the potential risks of Chinese government influence over American user data. 

The Biden administration previously signed a law in April 2024 requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok’s US operations or face a complete ban. The Supreme Court upheld this ruling on 17 January, reinforcing pressure on ByteDance to find a buyer.

TikTok has shown gratitude to Trump for the reprieve, stating, “President Trump has provided the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties for providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.”

Even with the uncertainty, rival social media platforms have been making strategic moves to capitalise on TikTok’s vulnerability. Platforms such as X and Bluesky have introduced vertical video features, while Meta has developed a video editing tool to compete with CapCut.

Analysts suggest that TikTok’s return to app stores does not guarantee its long-term presence in the US. The 75-day extension only buys ByteDance more time to negotiate a deal, and the outcome of ongoing discussions will ultimately determine the platform’s fate in the American market.

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