Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes


by Global News

Global News— The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.

CNBC—TikTok creators fear for their livelihoods after U.S. lawmakers pass bill that could lead to ban. A TikTok ban could take years due to potential legal challenges, but creators worry about how they'll make a living if it goes away.

Time—Senate Passes TikTok Bill to Force Chinese Parent Company to Sell or Face U.S. Ban. The legislation, which gives ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress—now goes to President Biden for signature.

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