"If the chip supply is at risk, the whole economy is, too, writes Forrester Research's Glenn O'Donnell."

>"Increased demand for the semiconductors that power cars, electronics and electrical grids have stoked inflation and could cause more factory shutdowns in the United States."

"Businesses will need to rely on government support to survive an age of global shocks."

"Demand is still surging, but it takes time to build new factories. And a history of highs and lows may deter some investors."

"And is there anything Biden can do to make it subside before it adds to the Democrats’ woes in 2022?"

"The goal of US policy toward the island should be to reduce uncertainty about America’s intentions and its ability to make good on them, while underscoring to Chinese leaders the economic and military costs of aggression. As much as _...Read More_

"The global auto industry could lose $210 billion in revenue this year due to supply issues, double the forecast months ago, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners."

"The semiconductor shortage and its impact reveals the need for much better coordination of trade, industrial, national-security, and supply chain policy."

"The current global semiconductor shortage illustrates how geographic clustering of input suppliers can generate upheavals in the rest of the world. Business leaders and policymakers must think now about how to minimize the effects of _...Read More_

"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. makes almost all of the world’s most sophisticated chips, and many of the simpler ones, too. Its dominance poses risks to the global economy, amid geopolitical tensions and a major chip shortage."

"Geopolitics is infecting U.S. government thinking on China, supply chains, and semiconductors."

"Filling the gap between demand and supply of computer chips will require expanding capacity—and time."