Here is a look at the state of play regarding TikTok ownership and what the prospects could be for a deal
The battle over the future of TikTok—the fast-growing short-form video app—is continuing this week as ByteDance Ltd., tech giant Microsoft Corp., and the Trump administration discuss outlines of a deal that could hive off TikTok’s U.S. operations.
President Trump said Monday he is open to a deal in which Microsoft or another U.S. company buys TikTok after last week signaling opposition to it. But he said the government should receive payment for clearing a purchase.
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