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White House Announces Early Alert System for Chip Supply Chain Issues

The Commerce and State departments will jointly oversee an “early alert system” to better manage potential semiconductor supply chain disruptions “linked to public health developments in key trading partners,” the White House said Sept. 23. The alert system, announced after the administration met with semiconductor industry representatives to discuss supply chain issues, will allow the government to better anticipate and detect supply chain issues and increase engagement with foreign governments and industry, the White House said.

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The White House stressed that it’s still seeking “longer term solutions” to the global chip shortage. The Bureau of Industry and Security has begun seeking public comments on potential solutions (see 2109230018).