Why is the world running short on semiconductors? | Inside Story

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Semiconductors are in almost every electronic item we use. But they're in short supply, as Taiwan supplies nearly 60 percent of the world's chips. The auto industry is one of the worst affected, with car makers shutting down factories and laying off workers. So why are supplies so low? And could the race to make up the shortfall ignite political tensions?