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TikTok Spends $325K Lobbying on Trade and Export Control Policy
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
TikTok spent $325,000 lobbying U.S. trade and export control policies in Q3 2026, continuing efforts to address regulatory scrutiny related to its Chinese ownership and algorithm control. The firm established a majority American-owned joint venture in January 2026 to comply with U.S. national security requirements, as export controls and algorithm export restrictions remain key concerns in federal policy discussions.
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You need to reassess regulatory risk and compliance around U.S. trade and export policies now that TikTok is actively lobbying these issues. Changes in export controls and algorithm oversight could open regulatory scrutiny or opportunities for security-focused tech offerings.
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