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TikTok Shop Cuts More US Jobs as Trump’s Ban Deadline Looms

  • TikTok has directed its U.S. e-commerce staff to work remotely amid a challenging regulatory environment, which has raised fears of layoffs.
  • Mu Qing, the new head of TikTok Shop's U.S. operations, announced that operational changes would begin on May 21, affecting U.S. operations and global key accounts teams.
  • Employees reported layoffs starting from May 21, with some raising concerns about potential discrimination against pregnant workers.
  • In 2025, the U.S. tech industry has seen over 53,000 job cuts, with TikTok Shop being affected as it adapts to economic pressures.
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TikTok is cutting more staff from his U.S. e-commerce division, TikTok Shop, which is the third round of layoffs for that team since April. "As TikTok Shop's business evolves, we periodically review our operations to ensure long-term success," said an app spokesperson to share videos this Wednesday. "We have made the difficult decision to adjust parts of our team to better match strategic priorities." TikTok did not answer the question of how ma…

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Financial Express broke the news in Uttar Pradesh, India on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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