Published on 11/23/2025 at 09:45 pm EST - Modified on 11/24/2025 at 01:54 am EST (Corrects venue of Trump-Xi meeting in paragraph 21 to Busan, not Seoul) DONGGUAN, China (Reuters) -A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has become a global choke point for automotive chips, upending a sector that just a few years ago swore it wouldn't be caught again by supply-chain disruptions. Automakers vowed to strengthen supply lines after COVID-19 snarled semiconductor output in 202...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Honda has announced that it will suspend production at several sites in Japan on January 5 and 6, with reduced operations until January 9. While it’s unclear which factories will be affected, some estimates suggest that it will affect the company’s Suzuka and Saitama plants, which primarily produce vehicles for the domestic market. Aside from this, it will close three factories in China from De...

There are few scarier words to hear in the automotive industry than "chip shortage." All modern cars require sophisticated software and computer chips to operate. The most recent chip shortage in the early 2020s following the pandemic hit supply chains hard and bottlenecked automotive production for more than a year. That bottleneck sparkedhuge price increases for new carsand used cars, as buyers who would have been in the new car market increased demand for used cars. According to theUS Bureau ...

The article discusses the implications of the US targeting Nexperia with trade restrictions, highlighting the risks for smaller nations caught in geopolitical tensions. The Dutch government's actions to place Nexperia under state supervision could impact the supply chain for legacy chips, as it raises concerns about technology transfers and production control. Procurement professionals should monitor these developments closely, as they may affect component availability and sourcing strategies.

The Nexperia incident highlights significant geopolitical tensions affecting the semiconductor supply chain. Following US pressure, the Dutch government intervened to take control of Nexperia, leading to a halt in wafer shipments to China and retaliatory export controls from Beijing. This situation underscores the vulnerabilities in the supply chain for European manufacturers reliant on Nexperia chips and raises concerns over potential shortages and regulatory risks. Companies should assess their reliance on Nexperia and consider diversifying suppliers to mitigate risks.

China urged the Netherlands on Thursday to take effective efforts to quickly resolve the issues surrounding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary of Chinese company Wingtech, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Recently, Wingtech sent a letter to the independent directors and equity trustees of Nexperia in the Netherlands, inviting them to China to discuss matters related to corporate control and the restoration of stable and smooth supply chains, demonstrating its goodw...

Published on 11/27/2025 at 03:49 pm EST - Modified on 11/27/2025 at 03:52 pm EST (Reuters) -Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, whose supply chain was broken up when the Dutch government took over the company in September, urged its Chinese units in an open letter on Thursday to help restore normal production. Nexperia's Dutch unit said in an open letter that it had made repeated and multiple attempts to restore dialogues but has failed to receive a response from its Chinese units. Nexperia makes billions...