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General Motors Halting Most Production In The U.S.

The shortage was caused by a rise in demand for electronics with chips and supply chain issues because of the pandemic.

General Motors Halting Most Production In The U.S.
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Starting Monday, General Motors is pausing production at almost all of its assembly plants in North America.

It's because of a computer chip shortage. 

The chips are essential for many car parts and small electronic devices.

The shortage was caused by a rise in demand for electronics with chips and supply chain issues because of the pandemic.