TikTok Plans Full Legal Fight If U.S. Divestment Bill Becomes Law
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TikTok is preparing for a comprehensive legal battle if the U.S. passes a bill requiring the company to divest its American operations. The move comes amid growing concerns over data privacy and national security. The potential legislation could significantly impact TikTok's business model and its presence in the U.S. market.
March 12, 2024 | 6:31 pm
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The potential U.S. divestment bill against TikTok could indirectly affect the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), given its exposure to large Chinese companies, including tech firms that might face similar regulatory pressures.
FXI, which tracks large Chinese companies, could be negatively impacted as the bill reflects broader U.S.-China tensions and potential for similar actions against other Chinese tech firms, indirectly affecting investor sentiment towards FXI.
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may experience indirect impacts from the U.S. divestment bill against TikTok, as market sentiment could be affected by escalating U.S.-China tensions and regulatory uncertainties.
While SPY is diversified across sectors, escalating U.S.-China tensions and the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny could dampen overall market sentiment, indirectly affecting SPY's performance.
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