MERISTEM INSIGHTS
RUNNING LOW ON CHIPS
When we say the word chips, the potato or tortilla variety may first come to mind. But for today’s Insights, we are focusing on a different kind of chip - semiconductors. While these chips are most often associated with higher technology gadgets like our laptop computers and cellphones, they are also critical components in common appliances like ovens and microwaves.  
Thanks to supply chain headaches associated with the coronavirus and uncertainty around inventories and consumer demand, the world is now experiencing a severe chip shortage. This dearth has been particularly painful for carmakers like GM, who idled plants and Ford, who cut production of the most popular vehicle in America, the F-Series truck. As these chips continue to become more integral in our everyday lives, international trade policy, particularly with Asia, will be paramount.  

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