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TikTok is eyeing an expansion of its local services business to the U.S., according to job postings and sources familiar with its plans.
Why it matters: TikTok has routinely cited its positive impact on local businesses as part of its defense for remaining available in the U.S., despite a law that requires the app to be banned unless it sells to a U.S. owner.
Catch up quick: TikTok began experimenting with local services last year in Southeast Asia.
State of play: TikTok is currently hiring for people based in Seattle, Los Angeles and New York to evaluate opportunities to connect local merchants and vendors with TikTok creators and users, according to nearly two dozen jobs posted online.
Zoom out: TikTok has been leaning further into commerce as its business reaches maturity in the U.S. and globally,
The big picture: While Google and Apple have brought TikTok back to their app stores, the law banning TikTok still remains and the app’s future remains uncertain.
This article is from WWSG exclusive thought leader, Sara Fischer.
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