TikTok lays off more employees working on TikTok Shop US | TechCrunch
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TikTok Shop US, launched less than two years ago and focused on e-commerce, is currently facing financial difficulties despite its rapid growth. The platform offers a diverse range of products and incentivizes creators with commissions for sales generated through their videos. Recent reports indicate that this is the third round of layoffs for the TikTok Shop team since April. Meanwhile, TikTok's overall future in the United States remains uncertain amid ongoing government scrutiny and a potential sale of the app to a different entity.
Despite aggressive marketing for products, TikTok Shop US is struggling financially, leading to multiple rounds of layoffs since its launch less than two years ago.
TikTok Shop, while the fastest-growing segment within the company, remains in a precarious position amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding TikTok's future in the U.S.
The U.S. government has not solidified plans around TikTok's ownership, with President Trump announcing a potential buyer for the app which could include known venture capitalists.
Despite the challenges, TikTok Shop is actively selling a variety of products and incentivizing creators with commissions on sales generated through their videos.
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