The American auto industry is experiencing one of the most serious crises in its modern history, after production lines were brought to a near-total standstill.
Major companies have announced temporary layoffs and forced leave for tens of thousands of workers.
In a move that reflects the depth of the crisis threatening the entire American economy.
Economic sources attributed the main cause of the crisis to a severe shortage of production components and the high prices of raw materials.
In addition to labor strikes that paralyzed manufacturing in a number of major factories in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas.
Trade tensions between the United States and a number of chip-supplying countries have also exacerbated the situation.
This led to the disruption of production of new models and the postponement of deliveries of thousands of cars to customers.
Industry experts have confirmed that if the crisis continues at this pace, it could cause losses estimated at billions of dollars during the last quarter of the year.
In addition to its social repercussions, represented by high unemployment rates and declining consumer confidence in the American market.
In contrast, the US government is trying to intervene to contain the crisis through an urgent support package for the industrial sector, with promises to increase domestic chip production.
