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However, this move has intensified legal and political debates, with the President hinting at steep tariffs on China should negotiations falter, which further escalates tensions between the two nations. Despite China's softened approach regarding market principles, uncertainties persist, especially as the app remains absent from Apple and Google stores in the U.S. Meanwhile, TikTok's future remains precarious, bringing to light broader issues surrounding technological sovereignty and corporate risk within the context of U.S.-China relations.
As we navigate these developments in the coming weeks, the conflicting interests surrounding TikTok serve as a microcosm of the escalating geopolitical rivalry and the complexities of governance, technology, and international relations.