Amazon has reportedly made a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations as the video app faces a deadline to separate from its Chinese parent company. The bid was submitted to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, but some parties involved in the talks do not appear to be taking Amazon's bid seriously. President Trump has delayed the enforcement of the sale law until Saturday and is set to discuss TikTok's fate with White House officials. Amazon's interest in TikTok follows previous interest from companies like Microsoft and Walmart, with TikTok maintaining that it is not for sale due to potential blockage from the Chinese government.
Amazon Submits Last-Minute Bid for TikTok Ahead of Imminent U.S. Ban
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