Worldwide computer chip shortage leading to slowed car production, temporary factory shutdowns
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The company logo gleams off the chromed grille of an unsold 2021 Exlporer as it sits at a Ford dealership Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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It s been nearly a year since COVID-19 lockdowns led to a toilet paper shortage that lasted for several weeks. But the pandemic is still leading to supply chain issues that are slowing the production of goods and leading to worker furloughs in many industries.
According to CNN and the Chicago Tribune, automakers are warning that a computer chip shortage is forcing several companies to cut production, which could lead to a temporary shortage in new cars and reduced hours for some workers.