[punchamullah]

I am perplexed as to how a global shortage of computer chips has left chip manufacturers in Asia “especially hard hit”. By traditional terms of supply and demand, they should sitting on top of the world. Can anybody explain this to me?

[Roman_War_Criminal]

Don’t they have an obligation to fill contracts first?
There are noticeable price increases in computer chips, probably 20 - 25%.

Try buying a new car lately?
Same issues.

It was a miracle from God that we got one at the price we willing to pay. Some dealers are going $10k over the sticker price.

[Paul R.]

The chip manufacturers in Asia are the source of the shortage.

(Not that a whole lot of others are still in production.)