paywall!Little late to posting this article but I thought it was a pretty thorough but quick spotlight on one of the more interesting things going on in world trade and politics right now:
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The World Relies on One Chip Maker in Taiwan, Leaving Everyone Vulnerable
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. makes almost all of the world’s most sophisticated chips, and many of the simpler ones, too. Its dominance poses risks to the global economy, amid geopolitical tensions and a major chip shortage.www.wsj.com