Trump issues executive orders against Chinese firms, citing national security concerns
President Trump issued two executive orders late Thursday against China-based TikTok and messaging app WeChat, citing national security concerns in a sweeping order that could prevent the companies from doing most business in the United States.The orders take effect in 45 days and prohibit any U.S. company or person from transacting with ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, or WeChat.
But the order should not affect a deal if Microsoft or another U.S. firm manages to buy TikTok before the 45 days are up.The orders signal increasing tensions in U.S.-China relations in the run-up to the November elections.
It is unclear whether the order would prohibit people from sending messages or making payments using the service. WeChat parent company Tencent also owns a minority stake in the maker of popular video game Fortnite, but it seems the game is not included within the scope of the order, which relates specifically to WeChat.
TikTok has 100 million users in the United States and is especially popular with teenagers and young adults. TikTok fans have been urging followers to find them on other social media sites as they fear a ban.
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