Taiwan says chipmakers will prioritize auto chips amid global shortage

Taiwan Semicon microchips BB web.jpg — Microchips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The company has said it will prioritize production for automakers. A Stellantis plant and Honda plant in Ontario have been affected by the shortage.

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January 27, 2021 10:14 AM

TAIPEI -- Major Taiwanese chipmakers are willing to prioritize supplies for automakers amid a global shortage of chips for the industry, the island's economics minister said after meeting with company executives.

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