Amazon () presented a last -minute offer to purchase the in the United States. The information is from the newspaper The New York Times.
The proposal comes amid the deadline, which ends on Saturday (5), so that the video application changes its ownership structure or faces a ban in the country.
Despite the movement, the newspaper states that sources involved in the conversations indicate that Amazon’s offer is not being taken seriously.
The proposal would have been formalized through a letter addressed to the vice president and the secretary of commerce ,.
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The president, who is required to sell Tiktok, should meet with high White House employees on Wednesday (2) to discuss the fate of the application.
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Among the alternatives under analysis is the possibility of attracting new American investors, such as Oracle () and without making a formal sale. However, it is unclear whether this approach would meet legal requirements.
The relationship between Amazon and Tiktok is not new. The application, which has 170 million users in the US, has become an important, with influencers recommending products that are often purchased in Amazon.
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In addition, the company has already tried to create its own version of Tiktok, called Inspire, which was eventually discontinued due to low adhesion.
However, Tiktok maintains its position that it is not for sale, citing possible blockages by the Chinese government.
