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https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/03/gm-extends-plant-shutdowns-due-to-global-semiconductor-chip-shortage.html

• Discuss the geopolitics of semiconductors from the perspective of the United States. What does the current semiconductor shortage mean for U.S. national security? How do you think the United States should respond?
• The global chip shortage is expected to result in a loss of some $61 billion for automakers across the world. Reflect on the disruption to the global supply chain and on the circumstances leading to this situation. Should automakers rely on outsourcing for this critical component? How should automakers and other companies respond to the current shortage?
• Like the United States, China has committed to acting proactively to develop domestic chip production capabilities. Discuss China's goals. How are they different from those of the United States? Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the company that produces more than 50 percent of the chips used globally, is located in Taiwan. What advantage, if any, does this give China?