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Trump to block US downloads of TikTok, WeChat

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The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from US app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over concerns they pose a national security threat.

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Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

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