Trump signs an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply

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GUEST - Arthur Goldstuck - CEO, World Wide Worx

President Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban of the platform. He says during that time, the US will not enforce the law passed by Congress last year and signed by former President Joe Biden. The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

21 Jan 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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