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A Taiwanese semiconductor company lies at the heart of the power struggle between the US and China
President wants federal agencies to look into US dependence on rivals in essential sectors
Semiconductor crunch becomes domestic political crisis after lay-off of assembly workers
Manufacturers come close to halting production over scarcity of sterile liners
Inventory levels rise as companies brace for supply disruptions
The global shortage has deepened anxieties about national security
Dearth of semiconductors has forced several US car plants to halt production
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look at building semiconductor stockpiles to prevent bottlenecks
German carmakers consider an overhaul of semiconductor stockpiles to avoid supply chain troubles
Production cuts to profitable F-150 range are latest disruption to global car industry
Manufacturers are less concerned about tariffs and supply chains than the switch to mass production of electric vehicles
Move comes after pandemic exposed gaps in ability to procure materials and technology
US, Japan and Europe seek aid as automakers scramble for semiconductors
Importers of consumer items from sports kit to toys cite ‘huge impact’ on business
Warning from world’s biggest memory chipmaker comes as car companies lobby governments for help
Severe shortage of crucial supplies risks becoming recurring crisis for auto industry
Chief executive says manufacturing of high-end models hit by ‘a crisis upon a crisis’
Trade group tells government that red tape has led to ‘growing backlog of goods’
Company pledges to address worldwide shortage as it reports strong quarterly earnings
DB Schenker says only 10 per cent of shipments bound for Britain have correct paperwork
Global chip supply disruption has affected operations of carmakers Volkswagen, Nissan and GM
Shift out of mainland reverses decades of investment and could rattle supply chains
Volkswagen, Daimler, GM and Renault vie with consumer electronics groups for scarce chips
Brands review supply chains to Europe threatened by terms of accord with Brussels
Industry concerned that goods imported into UK from bloc and then re-exported to member states face high tariffs
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