United States of America: Executive Order on TikTok divestiture focusing on protecting national security
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Jan 2026 in force
25 Sep 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC established in compliance with the Executive Order on saving TikTok while protecting national security
On 22 January 2026, TikTok US Joint Venture was established in accordance with the Executive Order signed on 25 September 2025, which addresses the operation of TikTok while considering national security requirements. The joint venture is majority U…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
President signed Executive Order on TikTok divestiture focusing on protecting national security
On 25 September 2025, the President of the United States adopted the Executive Order on saving TikTok while protecting national security, determining that a proposed divestiture of TikTok’s U.S. operations constitutes a “qualified divestiture” under…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government