Lemon8 and RedNote, Chinese social media apps gaining popularity in the U.S. as “TikTok refugees” seek alternatives, face potential ban under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of the law, which could lead to the ban of TikTok and other Chinese apps like Lemon8 and RedNote if they are deemed a national security threat. President Trump has urged the Court to delay implementation, while Democratic lawmakers seek an extension on the Jan. 19 deadline, as Chinese apps continue to face increased regulatory scrutiny in the U.S.
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Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India
Former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler suggests that President Trump's tariffs could lead traditional U.S. allies to seek closer ties with countries like China and India, as the EU plans counter tariffs on U.S. goods and pursues negotiations with Mercosur and India. The EU's recent agreement with Mercosur eliminates tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade, benefiting European exporters and granting South American products preferential access to European markets over U.S. and Japanese products. This move...
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