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The U.S. government, under President Trump, sought to limit TikTok’s operations, citing national security concerns linked to data privacy and Chinese government influence. Trump issued an executive order demanding ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, divest its U.S. operations by September 15th, pushing the app into a legal and diplomatic limbo. This move has rattled investors and users alike, with some American downloads of TikTok’s rivals increasing as consumers and businesses prepare for potential restrictions.