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Jacob Krol

TikTok’s long-awaited US sale may finally be happening, according to new reports

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  • TikTok’s US sale could close on January 22, 2026
  • A new US-led joint venture would take control of operations
  • ByteDance would hold a minority stake

TikTok’s fate in the United States has been in flux since Congress passed a law compelling its sale to U.S. owners, and after several deadline extensions by Trump’s White House, the long-awaited deal may finally be in motion.

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