Dutch chipmaker Nexperia suspended supplies of wafers to its Chinese assembly plant, according to a letter to its customers reviewed by Reuters.

Global automakers are bracing for a potential shortage of automotive semiconductor chips sparked by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.

Dutch-controlled company informs customers about suspension but is said to want to de-escalate trade war

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia suspended supplies of wafers to its Chinese assembly plant, according to a letter to its customers reviewed by Reuters.

The Nexperia crisis is still threatening vehicle production worldwide.