Tag:TikTok
Shein’s IPO: Stitching Profits with Controversy
In late 2023, fast-fashion retailer Shein filed to go public in the U.S. markets, which has been delayed because of tensions between the U.S. and China. On June 3, 2024, , which was predicted due to the delay in the U.S. markets. Although the company is well known its clothing prices and its value reported at $66 billion in 2023, the company faces controversy due to its ties to China, negative environmental impact, and alleged forced labor practices.
TikTok’s Time is Ticking
TikTok is making American headlines once again. Calls to ban the app have been revived by groups of bipartisan legislators. President Biden has threatened to ban TikTok from American digital markets over concerns for how the social media app handles domestic data. Former President Donald Trump attempted to ban the app in the US in 2020, but the ban was ultimately unsuccessful. However, pundits continue to debate whether regulators, legislators, or the President have the power to enforce a TikTok ban