US to take action against Tiktok, other Chinese apps soon: White House

Trump and Pompeo will take action against TIktok, other Chinese apps in coming days, says Kayleigh McEnany

US President Donald Trump after announcing his decision that the US will withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, in the Rose Garden of the White House 	PHOTO:REUTERS/file
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1 min read Last Updated : Aug 05 2020 | 9:18 AM IST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will take action in coming days on the popular short-video app TikTok and other Chinese apps, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday, but gave no other details.

"He and Secretary (of State) Pompeo have said the U.S. will take action in coming days on Chinese apps including TikTok due to the national security risk," she said.

 

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