U.S. DOJ Opposes Trump’s Delay on TikTok Ban

2.U.S. DOJ Opposes Trump’s Delay on TikTok Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected Trump’s request to delay the TikTok ban, as per a letter to the Supreme Court. The Biden administration demands ByteDance sell TikTok or face removal from app stores. The DOJ states that TikTok’s data collection poses security risks. If enforced, the ban would prevent downloads starting January 19, with services gradually reduced.

3.U.S. Eyes Ban on Chinese Drones

The U.S. Commerce Department is considering rules to restrict or ban Chinese drones due to national security concerns. Public comments on this potential rule, aimed at protecting drone supply chains, will be collected until March 4.

4.TikTok Shop Mexico Launches January 13

TikTok Shop is expanding to Mexico, with the first batch of sellers gaining access on January 13. Creators will be able to receive samples and prepare videos starting February 6. Major sellers from Mexico’s Mercado Libre and Amazon are already on board.

5.Temu’s New Policy for Unlisted Sellers

Temu has introduced a new policy allowing sellers who couldn't list in the U.S. or Europe due to compliance issues to switch to other regions like Asia, Africa, or Latin America. This opens up new opportunities for business growth.