US firms have only few days’ supply of semiconductors, says govt | Malay Mail

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WASHINGTON, Jan 26 — American companies have an average of less than five days’ worth of semiconductors on hand, a level leaving them vulnerable to production shutdowns if supply is disrupted, the Commerce Department said yesterday. The findings from a survey of more than 150 firms last...

WASHINGTON, Jan 26 — American companies have an average of less than five days’ worth of semiconductors on hand, a level leaving them vulnerable to production shutdowns if supply is disrupted, the Commerce Department said yesterday.

Both chambers are narrowly controlled by his Democratic Party. A House Democratic aide confirmed to AFP the chamber’s version of the bill is expected to be introduced this week. The survey found chip demand is currently 20 per cent higher than its level in 2019 and companies expect more orders than supply for another six months.

Disruptions to the auto industry played a role in the surge in used car prices last year, which helped to drive overall consumer prices seven per cent higher in 2021.

 

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