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Compounding the situation, other technology players are also interested in acquiring TikTok, including mobile tech firm Apploving, according to The Wall Street Journal. As the clock ticks down, former President Donald Trump has until April 5 to devise a strategy that would allow the social media platform to continue operations within the U.S. This tense standoff between the U.S. and China regarding trade policies is mirrored in public sentiment, as reflected in a recent poll where 75% of respondents believe America stands to lose more due to Trump's tariffs against China.