TikTok's Future in Limbo Amid U.S. Ban Threats and Rising Tensions

TikTok faces a potential ban in the U.S. after a federal court upheld a law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by January 2024. The decision, aimed at protecting national security, has been praised by U.S. officials but criticized by ByteDance and Chinese authorities as politically motivated. President-elect Donald Trump, who previously sought to ban TikTok, now opposes the ban, citing concerns over Big Tech's influence. The ban could significantly impact the U.S. digital economy, affecting creators, advertisers, and e-commerce, while raising broader issues about national security and free speech.