Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

What it means

This order prohibits transactions related to WeChat, a Chinese messaging app, starting 45 days after signing. It cites national security concerns that WeChat collects user data that could allow the Chinese government access to Americans' personal information.

Expected impact

• Disruption for American users of WeChat, particularly Chinese Americans who use it to communicate with family in China
• Potential business complications for American companies operating in China where WeChat is essential for daily communications
• Heightened tensions in US-China relations as part of broader concerns about technology and data security
• Legal challenges from civil liberties groups and affected businesses