major chip-production plants in asia and ports got overwhelmed, the ripple effect was felt worldwide. the shortage even put the brakes on car production. these unfinished ford trucks went from the production line to parking lots, waiting for chips before heading to the dealership. globally, about eight million fewer cars were made, costing auto makers an estimated $210 billion in revenue. to keep working, patel says they ve gone to plan b and c then d. sometimes we ve had to second source chips. we ve had to go out to the marketplace and do the best we can in terms of getting whatever chips are out there. reporter: the shortage isn t expected to ease soon, but there are positive signs. ( applause ) like intel s announcement this month it will build a $20 billion chip plant near columbus, ohio. ohio, you weribility for intel. reporter: ohio governor mike dewine says it s a matter of national security. well, i think it s important