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Stellantis Has Set up 'war Room' to Manage Nexperia Chip Crisis, CEO Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 30, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Stellantis sets up a 'war room' to manage chip shortages from Nexperia, amid U.S.-China trade tensions affecting the automotive industry.
Stellantis Establishes Crisis Team to Tackle Nexperia Chip Shortage
Addressing the Nexperia Chip Crisis
MILAN (Reuters) -Stellantis has set up a "war room" to address possible chip shortages stemming from issues at Dutch group Nexperia linked to the U.S.-China trade war, the automaker's CEO said on Thursday.
Daily Monitoring and Actions
"We are monitoring day-by-day the chip situation from Nexperia," Chief Executive Antonio Filosa told analysts in a call to discuss third quarter performance.
Industry-Wide Implications
"Every day we are pushing actions and projects" to produce without stoppages, Filosa said, replying to an analyst who asked whether Stellantis was in a similar position to Volkswagen.
Impact of U.S.-China Trade Relations
The German automaker has said it cannot rule out stoppages to production in the short term due to chip shortages.
"This is a day-by-day management of what is an industry-wide global issue," Filosa said.
Industry bodies have sounded the alarm over the possible impact on production after the Dutch government seized control of Chinese-owned Nexperia last month, citing intellectual property concerns, while China curbed exports of finished products needed by European automakers.
U.S.-China trade tensions, including on semiconductors, could ease after Thursday's announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he had reached a deal with President Xi Jinping.
Under the agreement, the U.S. would trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming U.S. soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing.
(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari, editing by Alvise Armellini)
Key Takeaways
- •Stellantis establishes a 'war room' to manage chip shortages.
- •Nexperia chip issues linked to U.S.-China trade tensions.
- •Daily monitoring and actions to prevent production stoppages.
- •Impact on the automotive industry due to chip shortages.
- •Potential easing of tensions following U.S.-China agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stellantis has set up 'war room' to manage Nexperia chip crisis, CEO says
1What is a chip shortage?
A chip shortage refers to a situation where the demand for semiconductor chips exceeds the supply, leading to delays and disruptions in industries reliant on these components, such as automotive and electronics.
2What is a 'war room' in business?
A 'war room' in business is a dedicated space where teams collaborate intensively to address urgent issues, strategize solutions, and manage crises effectively.
