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TikTok announces deal to keep its US operation

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What happened: On January 23, TikTok announced the details of a deal structure that would allow it to keep operating in the US.

The structure looks largely unchanged from what was reportedly agreed in September between US and Chinese negotiators.

Under the final deal:

A new entity – TikTok USDS J...