A group of U.S. senators has sent a serious message to President Trump, warning that his approach to the TikTok ban could spell disaster for companies like Apple, Google, and Oracle. They say these tech giants might face massive fines—up to $850 billion—if they keep supporting the app while it’s banned in the U.S.
The law says TikTok must be sold to an American company, but until that happens, it’s off-limits. Right now, people can still use it, but U.S. firms can’t host it or offer it for download. The senators are upset because Trump didn’t follow the law properly. Instead of extending the sale deadline legally, he just told the Justice Department to hold off on enforcing it for 75 days.
This leaves companies in a risky spot—breaking the law could cost them big, and even if Trump protects them now, a future leader could change that. The senators also said Trump’s idea of letting Oracle take a small stake in TikTok won’t fix the problem legally. They’re pushing him to work with Congress to sort this out properly.
Meanwhile, in Europe, good news for Apple: the EU is wrapping up a year-long investigation into how iPhones show browser options. It seems Apple’s setup is fair enough, so no penalties are coming there. Still, the TikTok mess keeps Apple on edge in the U.S.