Eyeing supply chain review, auto groups vie for semiconductor help

Auto groups are calling on the federal government to direct resources to shore up the domestic manufacturing of semiconductors used in automotive production as the Biden administration develops a plan to address a global chip shortage and supply chain vulnerabilities in the semiconductor sector. The Commerce Department is preparing a report for President Biden outlining risks in the semiconductor supply chain. Stakeholder comments for the report were due on Monday; the report, required by a Feb. 24 executive order, is...