ByteDance may have slightly longer to sell TikTok but Trump has also strengthened his hand, analysts say

ByteDance may have slightly longer to sell TikTok but Trump has also strengthened his hand, analysts say

Friday’s announcement also authorises US officials to inspect TikTok and ByteDance’s books and information systems, to ensure the safety of personal data while the sale talks are ongoing. Among other things, the order requires ByteDance to destroy any data from TikTok users in the United States.