TikTok just can’t catch a break in North America
With Trump's return to the White House next year, the app might face even more backlash.
TikTok can’t seem to escape the spotlight in North America. Just days ago, Canada shut down its offices, calling the app a “national security risk.”
It follows Canada’s earlier ban of TikTok on government devices–although the app itself remains active in the country. Now, with Trump back in the White House come January 2025, things are looking.... well, shakier for the app.
Recall that Trump nearly banned TikTok during his last term, arguing that its Chinese ownership was a security threat. While he eventually joined the app himself, calling it an “honor,” his administration’s tough stance on foreign-owned tech, especially Chinese companies, has lingered.
With Trump back, the U.S. could take another swing at TikTok’s influence, putting its handling of American data under the microscope again.
As Canada and the U.S. amp up their defences against foreign tech (Chinese tech, if you like), TikTok’s path forward feels like a minefield. The app’s future in North America isn’t just uncertain—it seems hanging by a thread.
But, as always, we'll see as it unfolds.
– Kelechi
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