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“停产潮”烧向拉美,巴西高官:只剩两周时间,正找中方谈

Group 1 - The global chip supply crisis, triggered by the Dutch government's takeover of the Chinese semiconductor company Nexperia, is affecting automotive production in Brazil, with potential shutdowns in the next two to three weeks if the situation persists [1][2] - The Brazilian government is in communication with Chinese officials to seek solutions to the supply chain disruptions caused by the semiconductor shortage [1] - Anfavea, representing foreign automotive manufacturers in Brazil, includes major companies such as Audi, BMW, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota [1] Group 2 - Nexperia's semiconductor production is heavily reliant on its facilities in Germany and the UK, with about 80% of its final products being packaged and tested in China [2] - The company generated approximately $2 billion in revenue last year, with 60% coming from the automotive sector [2] - The shortage of chips has led to low inventory levels among automotive manufacturers, raising concerns that some companies may run out of chips in the coming days [2] Group 3 - Volvo and Volkswagen have warned that their European factories may temporarily close if the supply chain issues are not resolved [2] - Honda has begun implementing temporary production cuts in its North American plants due to the semiconductor supply chain problems [3][5] - Ford's CEO has indicated that the U.S. government is intervening to mediate the semiconductor supply crisis [5] Group 4 - The Dutch government's actions have raised concerns about the impact on various sectors, including generator, engineering, and agricultural machinery manufacturers [6] - Nexperia is seeking regulatory exemptions to mitigate the impact of the supply chain disruptions, but there is no clear timeline for when supply will resume [6] - The Chinese government has expressed strong opposition to the Dutch government's actions, emphasizing the need to adhere to market principles and contractual obligations [6][9] Group 5 - The semiconductor crisis has prompted discussions between the EU and China, with a high-level technical delegation from China expected to visit Brussels to address the issues [9] - The EU has expressed concerns about the potential for retaliatory measures against China, highlighting the urgency of resolving the semiconductor supply crisis [9] - Chinese officials have reiterated their stance against the broad application of national security concepts and have called for constructive dialogue to ensure the stability of global supply chains [9]