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Republicans on the House China Select Committee said Friday the TikTok sale-or-ban law must be followed after President Trump again delayed a ban on the popular app.
Why it matters: In a rare move last year, Congress came together to pass the TikTok sale-or-ban bill because of national security concerns around the app's ties to China.
What they're saying: "Any resolution must ensure that U.S. law is followed, and that the Chinese Communist Party does not have access to American user data or the ability to manipulate the content consumed by Americans," Republican members of the China Select Committee said in a statement.
- "We remain committed to enforcing the framework established by Congress to safeguard the American people."
- "We stand firm in our position and look forward to more details from the Administration to ensure that any deal aligns with national security and U.S. law."
Between the lines: There was once a strong sense of urgency among lawmakers to ban TikTok, but Trump has delayed the ban twice, pointing to how helpful the app was in his reelection campaign.
- Lawmakers now say they're open to working with the administration on a deal, but that getting China to come to the table is becoming increasingly hard amid a new trade war.
