TikTok is slowly coming back online in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump promised to restore access once he takes office.
The app had been shut down just before a ban due to national security concerns was supposed to start. Now, TikTok is partially accessible again. The company expressed gratitude to Trump for ensuring that service providers won’t face penalties and for supporting its millions of users and businesses.
Trump is working to delay the ban while also negotiating for a 50% ownership stake in TikTok to be held by U.S. companies.
The brief shutdown disrupted the app’s large user base, sparking worries about the impact on U.S.-China relations and the digital economy. Millions of users were affected, including many small businesses that rely on TikTok for marketing and outreach.
TikTok sent notifications through its app to let users know about Trump’s support and the efforts to restore full service. The situation highlights the growing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and data privacy, as well as the role of social media platforms in business and communication.
While TikTok’s services are not fully back yet, the partial restoration gives hope to users and businesses that rely on the app daily. As negotiations continue, the app’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, but this step offers some relief to its community.
