According to the Commerce Department, the banning of downloads for the TikTok and WeChat apps are set to be in effect starting Sunday, September 20.
The department noted that any gestures to have TikTok or WeChat on any App Store would be prohibited. Despite the ban, employees of TikTok that are located in the United States will still be able to get salaries and benefits. Ross said:
“Today’s actions prove once again that President Trump will do everything in his power to guarantee our national security and protect Americans from the threats of the Chinese Communist Party. At the President’s direction, we have taken significant action to combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data, while promoting our national values, democratic rules-based norms, and aggressive enforcement of U.S. laws and regulations.”