Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday

Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday

The commerce department announced Friday morning that it would ban U.S. business transactions with China-owned social apps WeChat and TikTok on Sunday.

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Commerce Department Prohibits WeChat and TikTok Transactions to Protect the National Security of the United States

As of September 20, 2020, the following transactions are prohibited:

—Any provision of service to distribute or maintain the WeChat or TikTok mobile applications, constituent code, or application updates through an online mobile application store in the U.S.;

—Any provision of services through the WeChat mobile application for the purpose of transferring funds or processing payments within the U.S.