U.S. Threat Against TikTok Is Credible, Says Ives

The transcript discusses the shifting deadline for a potential TikTok ban, now set for November 12. It explores the high-stakes negotiations involving US ownership and source code access, with Walmart and Oracle as key players. The discussion highlights the implications if no deal is reached by September 20, including potential impacts on US-China relations and tech companies like Apple. The conversation also touches on the strategic importance of these negotiations and the potential for increased tensions.

What is the new deadline for the potential TikTok ban in the US?

• September 20

• November 12

• October 15

• December 1

Why was Microsoft unable to acquire TikTok?

• The algorithm was not for sale

• Lack of financial resources

• Regulatory issues in the US

• Opposition from TikTok's board

What is the significance of the September 20 deadline in the TikTok negotiations?

• It is the final date for a deal to be struck

• It is the deadline for a new US-China trade agreement

• It marks the end of TikTok's operations in the US

• It is the date for a new app launch

Which US tech company is highlighted as a poster child of US-China tensions?

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Google

• Apple

What is the potential risk for US tech companies with exposure to China if the TikTok ban proceeds?

• Loss of market share in Europe

• Increased competition from local startups

• Increased tariffs on tech products

• Retaliation from China