The US uses "security risk" as an excuse to force TikTok to store data and code on US servers, so they can collect this data and learn how TikTok works and has

The US uses "security risk" as an excuse to force TikTok to store data and code on US servers, so they can collect this data and learn how TikTok works and has become so successful. Now that they have what they need, they use the same excuse for market protectionism, trying to remove TikTok so US alternatives can take its place. A tactic well-used by the US.