Re:Ask HN: Why is there a chip shortage?
by nebukadnet on Monday January 03, 2022 @10:35AM
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Trump is also partially to blame.
When he placed that trade embargo on China, many companies were forced to change their orders to factories in other locations, such as Taiwan. These factories were already running at capacity.
When he placed that trade embargo on China, many companies were forced to change their orders to factories in other locations, such as Taiwan. These factories were already running at capacity.
Edited for source: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/26/21457350/us-tightens-trad...