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How Trump's Ban on TikTok and WeChat Could Impact You

The Trump administration has ordered TikTok and WeChat to be removed from app stores on Sept. 20, banning both from the U.S. While TikTok gets a slight reprieve until Nov. 12 to work out a potential sale to Oracle, WeChat has not been afforded such leniency. Read about how this could affect you, what steps these app companies will take next and the potential consequences throughout the tech industry.

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How Trump's Ban on TikTok and WeChat Could Impact You

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    The TikTok ban: Everything you need to know

    The TikTok ban: Everything you need to know

    From elaborate dance moves to lip-synced skits, TikTok has taken the U.S. by storm, drawing in millions of users each month. But the hit …

    While TikTok is getting the most attention, Trump's ban will eviscerate WeChat, which serves as a lifeline to China for the app's millions of US users

    While TikTok is getting the most attention, Trump's ban will eviscerate WeChat, which serves as a lifeline to China for the app's millions of US users

    Downloads of TikTok and WeChat will both be banned in the US beginning on Sunday, the latest escalation in the Trump administration's battle with Chinese-owned apps that are popular among US users. But while TikTok may be able to escape the ban by selling to US investors, there is no easy escape …

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