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President Biden holds a semiconductor during remarks before signing an executive order on the economy at the White House on Feb. 24. On Monday, senior members of his team will meet with leaders across various industries to discuss a shortage of semiconductors.

White House Convenes Summit To Address Supply Shortage Crippling Auto Plants

By: Scott Detrow | Franco Ordoñez | NPR
Posted on: Monday, April 12, 2021

A lack of computer parts known as semiconductors threatens many industries, hitting automakers especially hard. The White House will bring together executives from 19 companies to confront the issue.