TikTok has announced the formation of a new majority American-owned joint venture aimed at securing its future operations in the United States and avoiding a potential nationwide ban tied to concerns over Chinese ownership. The newly established entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC , will oversee TikTok’s US business and serve more than 200 million American users along with 7.5 million businesses that rely on the platform for marketing, commerce, and audience engagement. A