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Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

An aerial view of the Port of Shanghai in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty Images.

Truck Blockade at U.S.-Mexico Border Imperils $440 Billion Trade

A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stands next to a line of trucks entering from Mexico at the Otay Mesa Cargo Port of Entry in San Diego, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

Tesla Halted, Chips Pile Up as Shanghai Lockdown Upends Business

Cases are at a record in Shanghai, now the epicenter of China’s worst outbreak since the start of the pandemic, and the lockdown has been extended indefinitely.

An aerial view of the Tesla Inc. Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Tesla Dodges Nickel Crisis With Secret Deal to Get Supplies

The invasion of Ukraine has added to agita among electric-vehicle makers over the supply of nickel, a critical ingredient in EV batteries, since Russia is one of the world’s biggest producers.

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. Photo: Bloomberg.

Biden Invokes Cold War Powers to Boost EV Battery Production

The Biden administration will invoke Cold War powers to boost domestic production of materials for batteries needed to power electric vehicles and the transition to renewable energy, a move intended to improve U.S. competitiveness in a market dominated by China.

An electric vehicle charges. Photo: Bloomberg.

Podcast | Can 3D Printing Help Fix Broken Supply Chains?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?

A 3D printer at work. Photo: Getty Images.

Chip Producers Tell Congress They’re Ready to ‘Go Bigger and Faster’

The chief executives of some of the largest U.S. chip manufacturing companies urged Congress to pass legislation that includes $52 billion in incentives for their industry, calling it “essential” to maintaining competitiveness with China and other countries.

An Intel Corp. chip sits on display. Photo: Bloomberg.

America's EV Future Means Domestic Supply Chains Must Take Root

A growing commitment from automotive startups and legacy players is setting up the electric vehicle market for an exciting future. Tesla Inc., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have all announced plans to electrify their fleets as early as 2030.

A Tesla Inc. assembly plant in Tilburg, Netherlands. Photo: Shutterstock.

Weathering the Chip Shortage Requires Future-Proofing Supply Chains

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

A detail of a silicon wafer is shown on the production line. Photo: Getty.

Watch: Microsoft's Supply Chain: A Journey Toward Global Visibility

A case study about how Microsoft sought to acquire visibility throughout its global supply chain with the help of Overhaul.

Microsoft S Supply Chain A Journey Toward Global Visibility

U.S. Battery Strategy Aims to Ease Transition From Coal

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Senator Joe Manchin announced a program to develop lithium batteries in the U.S. as part of a broader strategy to help Appalachia amid a transition away from coal.

Lithium ore falls from a chute onto a stockpile at Bald Hill Lithium and Tantalum Mine outside of Widgiemooltha, Australia. Photo: Bloomberg.

When Will the Chip Shortage End? U.S., EU Spend Billions in Race to Beat China

Sanctions are causing a shortage of microchips in Russia. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Europe are spending billions in a race to reduce reliance on imports just as China plans to turn itself into a chip powerhouse.

A detail of a silicon wafer is shown on the production line. Photo: Getty.

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