Marketplace Morning Report Is TikTok’s time up in the U.S.?
Sep 15, 2025
Dive into the challenges facing TikTok as U.S.-China trade tensions rise, along with the looming deadline for its operations. Explore how the U.S. and U.K. are accelerating nuclear projects together. In Ghana, witness a local initiative tackling the fallout from fast fashion and waste colonialism, with innovative solutions for ocean cleanup. The podcast also sheds light on the struggles in the second-hand clothing market, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable practices in fashion amidst overwhelming textile waste.
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TikTok Deadline Shapes US-China Talks
- TikTok's U.S. fate hinges on a ByteDance sale deadline that may be extended.
- Political signaling and trade talks make the outcome uncertain and strategic.
Trump's Changing Relationship With TikTok
- President Trump has oscillated on TikTok, once calling for bans and later joining the platform.
- He credited TikTok with helping reach younger voters and even joined the app himself.
US-UK Push To Accelerate Nuclear Projects
- The US and UK plan to halve nuclear licensing times to unlock investment and speed projects.
- Advanced modular reactors and transatlantic partnerships aim to scale nuclear as a growth area.