Shortage

Even as supply chain chokepoints ease for many products, world events still weigh on the availability of some key goods. Published Jan. 31, 2023.

[Reduced demand](https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/tsmc-semiconductor-market-supply-shortages-shrink-4-2023/640516/) amid a global economic slowdown has lessened the pressure on supply. Wei said in the company’s [fourth-quarter earnings call](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4569491-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company-limited-tsm-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript), “As customers and the supply chain continue to take action, we forecast a semiconductor supply chain inventory, while reduced sharply through first half 2023, to rebalance to a healthier level.” A form of amoxicillin used to make liquid doses for children also reached an “acute shortage,” according to the Food and Drug Administration in November. chip manufacturing with a 25% federal tax credit for companies investing in semiconductor production. The FDA issued a Semiconductor constraints have caused headaches and delays for multiple industries. With electric vehicles seen as key to a global energy transition and decarbonization, demand has been on the rise for key commodities used in battery production and other green engineering components. The trend has pressured demand and Lithium hydroxide prices were up 156% YoY in December, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Supplies of other important materials for battery production are also under strain. As often happens, tight supplies can translate into a boon for suppliers. China has rolled back its strict COVID-19 protocols and is grappling with