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  • Donald Trump speaks Justin Trudeau, pauses tariffs on Canada




    In a recent diplomatic development, President Donald Trump has decided to pause tariffs on Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision comes after weeks of tensions between the two countries over trade issues.

    During the phone call, Trump and Trudeau reportedly discussed the importance of maintaining a strong economic relationship between the United States and Canada. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing negotiations over the USMCA trade deal, which aims to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement.

    The decision to pause tariffs on Canada is seen as a positive step towards resolving the trade disputes between the two countries. It is hoped that this move will help to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for more fruitful negotiations in the future.

    Overall, this development is a welcome one for both countries and demonstrates the importance of open communication and diplomacy in resolving international disputes. It remains to be seen what the future holds for US-Canada trade relations, but for now, it seems that tensions have eased thanks to this important conversation between Trump and Trudeau.

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  • Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days, Trudeau says


    Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025. 

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    President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

    The pause was announced in a tweet by Trudeau hours after Trump and Mexico’s president said Trump would pause for one month planned tariffs on imports from Mexico.

    Trump on Saturday said he would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on goods imported from China. Trump had also planned to impose a 10% tariff on energy resources from Canada.

    Trudeau in his tweet said, “I just had a good call with President Trump,” and suggested that the pause on tariffs was in response to Canada’s agreement to target the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl across the border into the United States.

    Trump’s pause on tariffs on Mexican imports likewise came after Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would immediately send 10,000 soldiers to the U.S. border to prevent drug trafficking, fentanyl in particular, from Mexico.

    Trudeau said Canada had made new commitments “to appoint a Fentanyl Czar,” among other measures.

    “Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together,” Trudeau wrote.

    Trump soon after followed up with a post on Truth Social.

    “Canada has agreed to ensure we have a secure Northern Border, and to finally end the deadly scourge of drugs like Fentanyl that have been pouring into our Country, killing hundreds of thousands of Americans, while destroying their families and communities all across our Country.”

    “I am very pleased with this initial outcome, and the Tariffs announced on Saturday will be paused for a 30 day period to see whether or not a final Economic deal with Canada can be structured,” Trump wrote. “FAIRNESS FOR ALL!”

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    In a recent development, President Trump has announced that he will be pausing tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days. This decision comes after a meeting between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where they discussed the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

    Trudeau has welcomed this decision, stating that it is a positive step towards resolving the trade dispute and maintaining a strong economic relationship between Canada and the United States. He emphasized the importance of working together to address trade issues in a fair and mutually beneficial manner.

    The temporary pause on tariffs will provide both countries with an opportunity to continue negotiations and find a long-term solution to their trade disagreements. It is hoped that this period of reflection will lead to a more constructive and productive dialogue between the two nations.

    Overall, this development represents a positive development in the trade relationship between Canada and the United States, and offers hope for a more stable and prosperous future for both countries. Let’s hope that the next 30 days will bring about meaningful progress towards a resolution of the trade dispute.

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  • Trump pauses Mexico tariffs for month after border troops agreement


    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures as she speaks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies during a press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Henry Romero

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    President Donald Trump on Monday said that he will pause for one month his new 25% tariff on goods entering the United States from Mexico after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to immediately send 10,000 soldiers to her country’s northern border to prevent drug trafficking.

    The announcement of the pause came two days after Trump slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% tariff on goods imported from China.

    Trump said in a social media post that he and Sheinbaum spoke Monday morning.

    “We further agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs for a one month period during which we will have negotiations headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and high-level Representatives of Mexico,” Trump wrote in the post.

    “I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a ‘deal’ between our two Countries,” Trump wrote.

    Scott Bessent and Marco Rubio arrive ahead of the 60th inaugural ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.

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    Sheinbaum had first disclosed the pause in a post on the X social media site.

    “We had a good conversation with President Trump with great respect for our relationship and sovereignty; we reached a series of agreements,” Sheinbaum wrote in the tweet, according to a translation from Spanish.

    She also wrote, “The United States is committed to working to prevent the trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico.”

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    In a recent turn of events, President Trump has decided to pause his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico after reaching an agreement on border security. The tariffs, which were set to go into effect on Monday, have been postponed for at least 90 days as both countries work towards finding a solution to the immigration crisis.

    This decision comes after Mexico agreed to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to their southern border in an effort to curb the flow of migrants heading towards the United States. The two countries will also continue discussions on other measures to address the issue, including potential changes to asylum laws and increased cooperation on regional economic development.

    While some critics have questioned the effectiveness of using tariffs as a leverage tool in international negotiations, others see this as a positive development in the ongoing efforts to secure the border and address the immigration challenges facing both countries.

    As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this temporary truce will impact the broader relationship between the United States and Mexico. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Denver Health pauses youth gender-affirming care after Trump executive order


    Denver Health this week paused gender-affirming surgeries for minors following threatened funding cuts from the Trump administration, leaving few options for transgender youth seeking that care in the metro area.

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday ordering institutions that receive federal funding to stop performing gender-affirming surgeries on anyone under 19, and forbidding them from offering puberty blockers or hormones for gender-affirming purposes.

    The health system, which operates the region’s safety-net hospital, has not said whether it also is halting hormonal treatment.

    “Denver Health is committed to and deeply concerned for the health and safety of our gender-diverse patients under the age of 19 in light of the executive order regarding youth gender-affirming care,” the system said in a statement Thursday. “We recognize this order will impact gender-diverse youth, including increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality.”

    Trump’s executive order also directed federal agencies to explore ways to exclude coverage for gender-affirming care from Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and insurance plans sold on the individual marketplace.

    The Denver hospital was not alone in its actions.

    In Virginia, VCU Health and Children’s Hospital of Richmond said they have suspended gender-affirming medication and gender-affirming surgical procedures for those under 19. In Washington, D.C., Children’s National Hospital said it had “paused prescriptions of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to comply with the directives while we assess the situation further.”

    Denver Health officials did not say how often the hospital performed gender-affirming surgeries on people younger than 19. Most transgender people don’t undergo surgery until adulthood, if at all, but guidelines for treating patients allow surgeries to remove mammary tissue and create a masculine chest appearance in cases where the patient has the mental capacity to decide and is particularly distressed by their breasts.

    The pause, first reported by 9News, doesn’t affect care for patients over 19. Hospitals that don’t comply with the order would risk losing funding through Medicare and Medicaid, which could be financially crippling for almost any facility.

    Denver Health is particularly exposed, though, because it already faces financial headwinds and disproportionately relies on federal programs. In late 2024, the health system was on track to lose about $11 million for the year, following a $35 million loss in 2022 and a small profit in 2023.

    The system hasn’t said how much money would be at risk if it didn’t fully comply with Trump’s order. About two-thirds of patient days in Denver Health’s hospital had either Medicare or Medicaid as the source of payment, according to the most recent hospital transparency report from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

    “These programs represent a significant portion of Denver Health’s funding, and the executive order specifically states that should we not comply, our participation in these programs is at risk,” the health system said in its statement. “The loss of this funding would critically impair our ability to provide care for the Denver community.”

    The language in Trump’s executive order — using words such as “maiming,” “sterilizing” and “mutilation” — contradicts what is typical for gender-affirming care in the United States. It also labels guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health as “junk science.”

    WPATH said in a statement that restrictions and bans on “access to necessary medical care for transgender youth are harmful to patients and their families.”

    Gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth isn’t common. A new study shows that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received puberty blockers or hormones during a recent five-year period, and the bulk of gender-affirming surgeries are not performed on youth.

    The move by Denver Health leaves few other options for younger people in the region.

    Children’s Hospital Colorado stopped offering gender-affirming chest surgeries to young adult patients in 2023 and referred them to University of Colorado Hospital. Children’s never performed gender-affirming surgery on patients under 18, but continued to offer other treatments, such as therapy, puberty blockers and hormonal treatment, a spokesperson said at the time.

    Children’s didn’t offer an explanation at the time, but the move coincided with increased public pressure and harassment of institutions offering gender-affirming care.

    The new executive order appears to require Children’s to also halt those services, or lose federal funds. In a statement, the hospital said it continues to assess the order’s impact.

    UCHealth previously offered gender-affirming care to patients who were at least 18, but will raise the age limit to 19 in compliance with Trump’s executive order, spokesman Dan Weaver said.

    “We know these changes may be challenging, especially for 18-year-old patients previously approved for gender-affirming care, and behavioral health support services will be available to help support our patients navigate these changes,” he said in a statement.

    Catholic-affiliated CommonSpirit Health doesn’t provide gender-affirming care to anyone, while HealthOne and AdventHealth don’t offer those services to minors.



    Denver Health, a leading healthcare provider in Colorado, has announced that they are pausing their youth gender-affirming care services following an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump.

    The executive order, which was signed in January 2021, bans federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This includes hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and gender-affirming surgeries.

    In a statement released by Denver Health, they expressed their disappointment in having to pause these critical services for young transgender patients. They emphasized their commitment to providing inclusive and affirming care for all patients, regardless of their gender identity.

    The decision to pause youth gender-affirming care has sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates and healthcare professionals who believe that transgender youth deserve access to gender-affirming care. Many are calling for the executive order to be overturned and for Denver Health to resume these services as soon as possible.

    As the fight for transgender rights continues, it is crucial for healthcare providers like Denver Health to stand up for the rights and well-being of all patients, regardless of their gender identity. The pause on youth gender-affirming care serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the transgender community, and the importance of advocating for their rights and access to healthcare.

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  • Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others


    The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has paused observances of Pride Month, Black History Month, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Juneteenth and other annual cultural events, as federal agencies scramble to try to conform to President Trump’s repudiation of diversity programs.

    The Defense Intelligence Agency on Tuesday published a memo to its work force with a subject line of “Pause on Special Emphasis Programs and Related Activities and Events.”

    “We are receiving questions across the work force on the way forward,” the memo said. It added that the agency would “pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice.”

    The agency’s pause is in effect “until further notice,” the memo said. It said that the directive would not affect the observance of federal holidays, so presumably agency employees would still get Martin Luther King’s Birthday and Juneteenth off, provided they remain federal holidays.

    The pause came as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new task force targeting diversity considerations in Pentagon promotions and job assignments, the latest maneuver in the Trump administration’s renunciation of “wokeness.”

    In a memo to senior Pentagon leadership, Mr. Hegseth said that diversity, equity and inclusion policies were “incompatible with the values” of the Defense Department.

    The task force must issue a final report on how to get rid of diversity programs by June 1, Mr. Hegseth said in the memo.



    In a surprising move, the Defense Agency has decided to pause celebrations of important cultural and historical events such as Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month, and others. This decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the agency’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

    Many are questioning why the Defense Agency would choose to pause celebrations of such significant events that honor the achievements and contributions of marginalized communities. Some speculate that budget constraints or shifting priorities may be behind this decision, while others worry that it reflects a lack of understanding or appreciation for the importance of these observances.

    Regardless of the reasons behind the pause, it is clear that many are disappointed and concerned about the message this sends. Celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments of historically marginalized groups is an important way to promote inclusivity and diversity within organizations, and the Defense Agency’s decision to pause these celebrations raises red flags for many.

    As the Defense Agency faces backlash for this decision, it remains to be seen whether they will reconsider and reinstate celebrations for these important cultural and historical events. In the meantime, advocates for diversity and inclusion are voicing their concerns and calling for the agency to prioritize these observances moving forward.

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  • Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month


    In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon’s intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, including for Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and Pride Month, according to a memo obtained by ABC News.

    Despite being on the list of the Defense Intelligence Agency’s paused events and activities, the memo clarified that Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will remain federal holidays.

    “The Defense Intelligence Agency is working with the Department of Defense to fully implement all Executive Orders and Administration guidance in a timely manner,” Lt. Cmdr. Seth Clarke, DIA spokesman, told ABC News in a statement when asked about the memo. “As we receive additional guidance, we will continue to update our internal guidance.”

    A Juneteenth flag flies on a float during the 45th annual Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrations in Galveston, Texas, on June 15, 2024.

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    A copy of the memo began circulating on social media Wednesday morning.

    The affected events, per the memo, which is dated Jan. 28, 2025, include: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Holocaust Day and Days of Remembrance, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride, Juneteenth, Women’s Equality Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month and National American Indian Heritage Month.

    In this July 16, 2022, file photo, a group of military participants march in the 2022 San Diego Pride Parade in San Diego, Calif.

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    The pause comes as Black History Month is set to begin on Saturday, Feb. 1.

    Trump has targeted DEI initiatives in a series of executive orders in his first week in office, with the White House saying that “DEI creates and then amplifies prejudicial hostility and exacerbates interpersonal conflict.”

    The memo also noted that the DIA would “pause Agency Resource Groups, Affinity Groups, and Employee Networking Groups, effective immediately and until further notice.”



    The Pentagon intelligence agency has decided to pause all events and activities related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month. This decision comes as a response to the recent events surrounding the insurrection at the Capitol and the ongoing concerns about security.

    The agency stated that they want to take the time to reflect on the significance of these important holidays and to ensure that they are celebrated in a safe and respectful manner. They also mentioned that they are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within their organization.

    While this pause may disappoint some individuals who were looking forward to participating in these events, the agency emphasized that the safety and well-being of their employees and the community are their top priorities.

    Stay tuned for updates on when these events and activities will resume. In the meantime, let us all take this time to reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the contributions of Black Americans to our history and society.

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  • Why Is TikTok Still Off Apple And Google App Stores? Here’s What To Know After Trump Pauses Ban


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    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday temporarily pausing the federal ban on TikTok, after access to the app was restored before he even took office, but while companies like Oracle have willingly put the app back online, Apple and Google’s app stores still haven’t restored TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps yet—and they could open themselves to legal liability if they do.

    Key Facts

    TikTok restored access to U.S. users Sunday afternoon following a brief outage, after a federal law took effect that bans companies from hosting TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps unless ByteDance divests from the apps, which the Chinese-owned company so far hasn’t.

    The company said it restored access “as a result of President Trump’s efforts”—even though he hadn’t taken office yet—and Trump then signed an executive order Monday that directs his Justice Department not to enforce the law for 75 days, in order to give his administration “an opportunity to determine the appropriate course forward in an orderly way that protects national security while avoiding an abrupt shutdown.”

    Companies that handle TikTok’s U.S. user data, including Oracle and Akamai, restored access to the app in order to put it back online, according to NPR, but the app still has not yet been restored to Apple and Google’s app stores, meaning U.S. users cannot download or update TikTok.

    Neither Apple nor Google have responded to requests for comment on whether they plan to restore access to TikTok or other ByteDance-owned apps, though Apple has published a webpage informing U.S. users the company is “obligated to follow” the law banning TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps, and thus users cannot download or update them.

    The companies’ refusal thus far to make TikTok available again is in line with predictions from legal experts before the law took effect, as they suggested any assurances from Trump that he wouldn’t enforce the policy likely wouldn’t be enough to get companies like Apple and Google to comply, given they could still face legal liability if Trump were to reverse course and start enforcing the ban.

    University of Minnesota law professor Alan Rozenshtein wrote for Lawfare Tuesday that Trump’s assurances not to enforce the law “offers minimal security” for companies who violate it by restoring access to TikTok, noting Trump “could change his mind at any time or selectively enforce against companies that fall from political favor” and the law’s five-year statute of limitations means future presidential administrations can still pursue violations of the law.

    Can I Update The Tiktok App If It’s Not On The App Store?

    It’s still unclear if or when Apple and Google could put TikTok back on their app stores. If a circumstance arises in which Trump keeps the law on pause indefinitely and TikTok stays online but can’t be updated or downloaded, users will likely eventually stop being able to use TikTok, as the app will get increasingly obsolete without the ability to update it.

    Which Bytedance Apps Are No Longer On The App Store?

    According to Apple, the list of apps owned by ByteDance or its subsidiaries that the company has taken off its App Store include TikTok, TikTok Studio, TikTok Shop Seller Center, CapCut, Lemon8, Hypic, Lark – Team Collaboration, Lark – Rooms Display, Lark Rooms Controller, Gauth: AI Study Companion and MARVEL SNAP.

    Why Can’t Apple And Google Put Tiktok Back Online?

    Rozenshtein noted for Lawfare there’s a murky history of defendants avoiding legal consequences because of orders declaring something is legal—as courts have ruled both for and against those defendants—but concluded companies face risks for putting TikTok back online. While there are some instances where courts have been more lenient, major companies like Apple and Google would face greater scrutiny for going against the federal law and just relying on Trump’s statements, Rozenshtein argued. Courts are hesitant to be too lenient when it comes to executive orders like this, Rozenshtein noted, given that doing so could set a precedent suggesting presidents can just overturn laws as much as they want by issuing orders saying they won’t be enforced.

    Will Oracle And Akamai Face Penalties For Restoring Tiktok?

    While Trump and his Justice Department aren’t going to punish companies who restored access to TikTok any time soon, Rozenshtein suggested those companies could still face legal liability should Trump change his mind or during the next presidential administration. Companies could particularly be targeted for the decision to put TikTok back online even before Trump took office, as Rozenshtein noted the companies have “minimal defensive options” for restoring service then. Trump was still a private citizen at the time, so his statements promising to keep the app legal didn’t carry any legal weight, Rozenshtein noted. Oracle and Akamai have not yet responded to requests for comment about their decisions to restore service.

    Big Number

    $850 billion. That’s how much companies that have restored access to TikTok could potentially face in fines should the government decide to enforce the TikTok ban and punish them for enabling access to the app. The law allows a $5,000 fine per user and TikTok says its app is used by more than 170 million U.S. users, though likely not all of them have accessed the app since the law took effect. Apple and Google would likely face smaller fines if they reinstated TikTok and were punished for it, as those fines would only be calculated based on the number of people who downloaded or updated the app, versus who actually used the app.

    Will Trump Get Bytedance To Sell Tiktok?

    ByteDance has so far not given any public indication that it’s willing to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets, with TikTok previously arguing that doing so would not be logistically feasible. It remains to be seen if that public position will change now that the law has formally taken effect, and Trump has threatened to levy additional tariffs on imports from China if the country’s government refuses to approve a sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets. China blocking the deal would be “a certain hostility and we’ll put tariffs of 25, 30, 50%, even 100%,” Trump told reporters Monday, also arguing the U.S. should own a 50% stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations. Experts cited by The Washington Post before Trump’s inauguration suggested China would only be likely to cut a deal with Trump on TikTok as part of broader political negotiations between the two governments, though the country’s government did not rule out the possibility of a sale Monday. “For such actions as corporate operations and acquisitions, we always believe that they should be decided independently by companies based on market principles,” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in a statement.

    Key Background

    The federal law outlawing TikTok took effect Sunday following a last-minute court battle as TikTok challenged the ban, which led to the Supreme Court upholding the federal law in a unanimous ruling. While TikTok has argued the law violates its First Amendment rights, Congress passed the law with bipartisan support last year, arguing taking action against the app was necessary due to the national security threat posed by ByteDance’s Chinese ownership. TikTok has long denied any links to the Chinese government or wrongdoing, though Forbes has reported on numerous concerns involving the app, including TikTok spying on journalists, promoting Chinese propaganda that criticized U.S. politicians, mishandling user data and tracking “sensitive” words. Trump signaled he planned to take action against the TikTok ban shortly before taking office, though it was still unclear what steps he would take until Sunday, when Trump said he planned to issue an executive order pausing the ban. The president has justified his support for TikTok in part because of his own popularity on the app, though his move to keep the app online marks an about-face from his first term, when he issued an executive order banning TikTok that was later overturned in court.

    Further Reading

    ForbesTikTok Ban Live Updates: Trump Halts Ban For 75 Days—After CEO Attends InaugurationBy Antonio Pequeño IV
    ForbesTikTok Ban Upheld By Supreme Court—Should Start SundayBy Alison Durkee
    ForbesTrump Warns Fate Of TikTok Deal Could Impact China Tariffs—Beijing Signals It May Not Block SaleBy Siladitya Ray



    Since President Trump’s executive order to ban TikTok in the US was paused, many are wondering why the popular social media app is still not available on Apple and Google’s app stores. The answer lies in the ongoing national security concerns surrounding TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

    The Trump administration has raised concerns about TikTok’s handling of user data and its potential ties to the Chinese government. These concerns have led to the push for TikTok to be sold to a US-based company, with Microsoft and Oracle emerging as potential buyers.

    While the ban on TikTok has been paused for now, the app is still not available for download on Apple and Google’s app stores. This is likely due to the ongoing negotiations between TikTok and potential buyers, as well as the need for further security assessments to ensure that user data is being properly protected.

    In the meantime, users can still access TikTok through other means, such as downloading the app from third-party sources or using a VPN to access the app from a different country’s app store. However, it is important to proceed with caution when using these methods, as they may pose security risks.

    As the situation continues to unfold, it is important for users to stay informed and be aware of the potential risks associated with using TikTok. In the meantime, it remains to be seen whether TikTok will be able to address the concerns raised by the US government and regain its place on Apple and Google’s app stores.

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