TikTok's newly announced US joint venture has stumbled out of the gate, with app uninstalls surging sharply in the days following the deal. According to data cited by CNBC, removals of the short-form video app jumped by as much as 150 per cent among US users, underlining lingering scepticism about the platform's future despite efforts to address national security concerns.
The sharp reaction suggests that, for some users, the restructuring has raised fresh questions rather than offered reassurance. Even as TikTok seeks to project stability, the early signs point to a challenging period ahead as it attempts to steady confidence among both users and advertisers.
