TikTok: Somehow Also Affected by the Tariffs
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TikTok's Rise and the Security Scrutiny of 2020
This chapter examines TikTok's explosive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and the political backlash it faced over national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership. It also discusses the failed acquisition attempts by American firms and the complexities introduced by foreign technology export controls, especially under the Biden administration.
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