TikTok has made its return to the Apple and Google app stores in the United States following President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the implementation of a ban on the popular Chinese-owned social media platform until April 5.

The widely-used app, which boasts over 170 million users in America, temporarily suspended its operations last month as the deadline for the ban approached.

In response, Trump issued an executive order that provided TikTok with a 75-day grace period for compliance with a law that could result in a ban unless the app is sold.

BBC News has reported that TikTok did not respond to a request for comments regarding this development.

Bloomberg, the first outlet to announce TikTok’s re-entry to US app stores, noted that the platform’s availability was reinstated after Apple and Google received assurances from the Trump administration that they would not face liability for permitting downloads, and that the ban would not be enforced at this time.

This ban, which received bipartisan support from Congress, was enacted into law by former President Joe Biden, mandating that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, sell its US operations to a neutral entity to avoid a complete ban.

The Biden administration expressed concerns that TikTok could be exploited by China for espionage and political manipulation.

Both China and TikTok have persistently denied these allegations, with Beijing previously rejecting demands for a sale of TikTok’s US business.

The legislation aimed at banning the app gained support from lawmakers across party lines and was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.

During his first term, Trump advocated for the ban but later seemed to shift his stance during the last presidential campaign, revealing a “warm spot” for the app and celebrating the numerous views his videos garnered on the platform.

When TikTok resumed functionality in the US last month, a notification was sent to its vast user base thanking Trump directly.

After his electoral win in November, TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, met with Trump in Mar-a-Lago and attended his inauguration ceremony.

Trump has expressed a desire to reach a compromise with the Chinese company that aligns more with the intent of the law rather than its strict regulations, even suggesting the possibility of a joint ownership for TikTok.

“What I’m considering is to have someone purchase it and split it between the US and the original owner, and then we’ll provide them with a permit,” he mentioned during a recent press conference on artificial intelligence.

He has also indicated a willingness to consider selling the app to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison or billionaire Elon Musk, who leads the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Other potential buyers have included billionaire Frank McCourt and Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, known for his role as a celebrity investor on Shark Tank, the American version of Dragon’s Den.

Additionally, the internet’s most prominent YouTuber, Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has expressed interest in acquiring TikTok and revealed that several investors reached out to him following his social media commentary on the matter.