Looking to Taiwan in chip shortageBy Thomas ShattuckAs the US marks one month under the leadership of President Joe Biden, the conversations around Taiwan have shifted. From last month to this month, the conversation about Taiwan has shifted again — from Taiwan being a “bargaining chip” to Taiwan bargaining its chips. TSMC is working on alleviating the chip shortage, but executives have said that they are already operating at full capacity. It is beyond the government’s power to interfere with private commercial contracts.”The auto chip shortage is being felt around the world. Between its COVID-19 response and world-class semiconductor industry, Taiwan has much to offer the world.

Source: Taipei Times February 26, 2021 15:56 UTC