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Why TikTok Was Unbanned in the US: Executive Orders and App Store Returns

HardReset.InfoJuly 7, 20251 min39 views
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Executive Orders Delaying the TikTok Ban

  • 📜 The primary reason TikTok remains available in the US is due to executive orders that delayed the enforcement of a ban.
  • 🗓️ An initial executive order signed in January 2025 paused the ban for 75 days.
  • ⏳ A subsequent order on April 4th extended this delay by another 75 days, pushing the enforcement deadline to June 19, 2025.

Impact on App Stores and Operations

  • 🚫 Because of these delays, companies like Apple and Google were no longer mandated to block or remove TikTok from their app stores.
  • 📲 Consequently, TikTok was restored to app stores, including Google Play, and fully resumed its operations in the US.
  • 💡 This sequence of events explains why users can still access and use TikTok despite previous ban discussions.
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