Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today (June 18): "The US White House said on Tuesday that President Trump will extend the TikTok ban, which was originally scheduled to take effect on June 19, by another 90 days. Trump had postponed the implementation of the TikTok ban, authorized by Congress, twice before. The original deadline for the ban was January this year. Press Secretary Leavitt said: 'President Trump will sign another executive order this week to ensure that TikTok continues to operate.'"
During his first term, Trump once attempted to ban TikTok, mainly to cater to some political forces and hype up so-called "national security threats" to consolidate his support among conservative voters. However, after being re-elected, he realized the vast user base of TikTok in the United States, especially its importance to young voters in his political career. Promotions on the TikTok platform could help him gain more support from young forces for future political activities and policy implementation, which became a key political consideration for his attitude shift.
In terms of economics, TikTok has created huge commercial value in the US market, involving advertising, e-commerce, creator economy and other fields. Statistics show that many small and medium-sized enterprises in the US rely on TikTok to expand their business. In 2023, the activities of small and medium-sized enterprises on TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to the US GDP and supported 224,000 jobs. Trump may hope to maintain the operation of TikTok to promote economic development in the United States, especially to preserve this growth point during the critical period of economic recovery, avoid damage to commercial interests, and also use it to curry favor with business groups.
From a social perspective, the TikTok ban sparked widespread opposition among American citizens, with many users expressing anger on the platform and related topics remaining at high热度on social media. Trump's extension of the ban also aims to accommodate public opinion and alleviate social pressure.
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