JENS SCHLUETER/AFP via Getty Images The Indicator from Planet Money The semiconductor shortage (still) August 1, 2022 • The world runs on semiconductors. From cameras to cars, tiny chips power most electronic devices. So why do we have such a shortage of them? The semiconductor shortage (still) Listen · 9:30 9:30 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1115038571/1198988538" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Congress is looking to boost computer chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government. Jenny Kane/AP file photo hide caption toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP file photo Politics The House and Senate are far apart on their bills to address computer chip shortage April 18, 2022 • Both bodies have passed legislation on the matter, and the effort is one of their last opportunities before the November elections to show voters they are addressing strained supply chains.
