PDD's Temu app tops U.S. iOS downloads for second year running amid greater scrutiny of China companies

Temu, the e-commerce app owned by China’s PDD Holdings, topped Apple’s list of most downloaded free apps in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, showcasing the success of Chinese apps in the American market. Despite uncertainties surrounding its future in the U.S., ByteDance’s TikTok ranked third, while Temu’s competitor Shein placed 12th. Apple’s iOS dominates over half of the U.S. mobile phone market, with Temu entering in 2022 and challenging Amazon’s dominance, although facing scrutiny from U.S. officials and potential tariff increases under the new administration.

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