TikTok CEO Shou Chew has initiated discussions with Elon Musk regarding potential tech policies under the anticipated Trump administration in 2025. This strategic move comes as TikTok faces significant regulatory challenges in the United States.

The current situation stems from the Biden administration's law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a US ban. TikTok has responded with a lawsuit, arguing the ban violates First Amendment rights. Trump, who initially attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, has recently shifted his stance, declaring in June 2024: "Those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump. We are not doing anything with TikTok. I'm gonna save TikTok."

Key developments include:

• Trump's meeting with TikTok investor Jeff Yass
• Plans to potentially halt the impending ban
• ByteDance's outreach to Vice President Harris' team
• TikTok's significant US presence: 440 employees in Culver City and 170 million monthly active users

According to USC Annenberg's Digital Social Media expert Freddy Tran Nager, TikTok's fate likely becomes part of broader US-China relations, including tariffs and security agreements.

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