Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on October 22, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
The German economy ministry expresses concern over chip supply chain issues due to the Nexperia dispute, impacting the automotive sector.
BERLIN (Reuters) -A spokesperson for the German economy ministry said on Wednesday that the government was concerned about possible supply chain difficulties due to a dispute over chipmaker Nexperia.
"We are in contact with all relevant parties and trying to find solutions," the spokesperson said at a regular government press conference.
"Chips are indispensable for our industry, so this could have a major impact."
German carmakers' association VDA warned on Tuesday that the China-Netherlands dispute over Nexperia could significantly disrupt automotive production in the near future.
Despite talks between the Dutch and Chinese economy ministers on Tuesday, no solution to the Nexperia impasse was reached.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke and Natascha Koch, Editing by Miranda Murray)
The automotive industry encompasses all companies and activities involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. It includes automakers, suppliers, and dealerships.
Chips, or microchips, are small electronic components that are essential for the operation of computers and other electronic devices. They process data and control functions within devices.
Innovation refers to the process of creating new ideas, products, or methods that improve efficiency, effectiveness, or competitive advantage in a business context.
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