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Trump Delays TikTok Ban Amid $4.9M eBay Sales

1/27/2025

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TikTok encountered a temporary ban in the U.S. due to a law mandating divestment from Chinese ownership.
iPhones with pre-installed TikTok saw a spike in value on eBay, with some listings reaching over $4.9 million.
President Trump issued an executive order to delay the ban for 75 days, enabling a swift service restoration.
Perplexity AI proposed acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations, facilitating U.S. government ownership.

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Story summary

TikTok encountered a temporary ban in the U.S. due to a law mandating divestment from Chinese ownership.
iPhones with pre-installed TikTok saw a spike in value on eBay, with some listings reaching over $4.9 million.
President Trump issued an executive order to delay the ban for 75 days, enabling a swift service restoration.
Perplexity AI proposed acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations, facilitating U.S. government ownership.