- TikTok is reportedly planning to ban external e-commerce links to sites like Amazon, potentially forcing users to utilize TikTok Shop for in-app purchases.
- This proposed move is aimed at boosting sales on TikTok Shop, which is expected to lose over $500 million in the US this year due to heavy investment.
- Once the ban is implemented, items promoted by creators can only be bought through TikTok Shop, prohibiting creators from earning commissions through external links.