A reflection of the US flag is seen on the signs of the WeChat and TikTok apps in this illustration picture taken September 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters
TikTok and WeChat get reprieve as US Commerce Department removes apps from prohibited transactions list
- The Biden administration has reversed the Trump-era rule from last September that sought to limit the use of the Chinese apps
- Under new rules, the Commerce Department is tasked with assessing any apps associated with foreign adversaries and their national security risks
A reflection of the US flag is seen on the signs of the WeChat and TikTok apps in this illustration picture taken September 19, 2020. Photo: Reuters