**Apple & Google Could Face a Massive $850 Billion Blow from TikTok Ban**

TikTok’s fate in the United States remains uncertain as the April 5 divestment deadline rapidly approaches, putting Apple, Google, and Oracle in a precarious position. Originally banned on January 19, the popular social media app was reinstated just 13 hours later by an executive order from President Donald Trump, who then postponed the enforcement deadline.

Now, with the clock ticking and no resolution in sight, three U.S. senators—Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-PA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—are demanding clarity. In a letter to President Trump, they warned that ignoring the law is unsustainable and urged the administration to provide answers by March 28.

At the heart of the controversy is the role of Apple and Google, whose app stores still offer TikTok, potentially putting them at risk of legal action. Meanwhile, Oracle, which provides TikTok's cloud computing services, is also under scrutiny. While the U.S. Department of Justice has assured these companies that the Act won’t be enforced, there’s no telling how long that assurance will hold.

Rather than an outright ban, lawmakers prefer forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations, ensuring that its 170 million American users and 7 million creators can continue using the platform. However, ByteDance has repeatedly pushed back, insisting that separating the app’s core algorithm from its parent company would be a complex, multi-year process.

As speculation swirls about a potential U.S. buyer for TikTok, the April 5 deadline inches closer—bringing with it uncertainty, political pressure, and billions of dollars at stake.