TikTok, used by an estimated 170 million Americans, has continued to operate under temporary legal extensions granted by Trump, who has resisted enforcing the shutdown mandated by the 2024 law.

A deal to spin off TikTok’s US operations into a separate American-owned entity had been progressing earlier this year, with several US investors poised to take majority control.

Anthony Albanese has trumpeted Australia’s independence in its relationship with the United States in a speech paying tribute ...