TikTok has reportedly authorized a deal with the US government to satisfy President Trump’s divest-or-ban law. If the proposed deal goes through, it will mark the end of years of conflict and uncertainty between the US and TikTok’s owner ByteDance. TikTok’s success extends well beyond the US, as an influential global app. According to global statistics, there are around 1.95 billion users worldwide, with an average user spending a huge 95 minutes a day on the app. Striking a deal with one of the most influential applications is bound to have a ripple effect. It will shape the way that TikTok and other applications are viewed and treated in other regions. Governments will follow the US’ lead to demand more…