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Why are TikTok creators worried about a U.S.-China deal?

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TikTok creators are worried that the U.S.-China deal could disrupt their income streams or even lead to the platform's shutdown if negotiations fail. Many rely on TikTok's live streaming for their livelihoods and fear losing access or income due to the uncertainty surrounding the deal.

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Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes

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  • Indonesian creators like Tantri Wahyuni rely on TikTok live streaming for their main income.
  • Ongoing uncertainty over TikTok's future has left creators anxious about their finances. 18s
  • A U.S.-China agreement would transfer TikTok's American assets to U.S. ownership. 1m 4s
  • Some business owners believe the deal could help them reach new markets in the U.S. 1m 23s
  • The White House has extended the deadline for the deal and provided no further details. 1m 45s
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Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes

Creators are anxious about their finances as the deal could threaten their primary source of income from TikTok live streaming.

Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes

Streamers worry about losing their main income source if TikTok's future is jeopardized by the deal.

Tech company Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal, sources say
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CBS News
2 days ago
Tech company Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal, sources say

A failed deal could impact millions of small businesses and 170 million U.S. users who rely on TikTok.

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