
TikTok issued a statement on the social media platform X saying that it is resuming services to users in the United States and will work with US President-elect Trump to develop a long-term solution for TikTok to continue to “stay in the United States.” At 1 p.m. ET that day, some U.S. TikTok users were already able to access messages, view profiles, and read comments on the app. On the evening of the 18th Eastern time, TikTok shut down its service to users in the United States.