You’d think after 2020, car manufacturers would’ve had enough supply chain trauma to last a lifetime. But here we are — 2025 — and Detroit’s having flashbacks.
Ford just shut down three plants. Jeep factories in Michigan are dark. Aluminum supplies are toast (literally, thanks to a three-alarm fire in New York), and semiconductors are once again at the center of an international tug-of-war. Add in a Trump tariff sequel and China’s rare-earth revenge tour, and you’ve got what experts are calling a once-in-a-lifetime confluence of chaos.
In this episode, we unpack:

• 🔩 Why the aluminum shortage is freezing SUV production.

• 🌎 How tariffs and trade wars are reshaping the entire car supply chain.

• 💾 The bizarre chip maker shutdown in the Netherlands that could halt global auto production.

• 💸 What this all means for car prices, jobs, and economic security heading into 2026.

This isn’t just a car story — it’s a story about global dependence, industrial resilience, and how a single bottleneck in China or a fire in New York can ripple through the world economy.
If you’ve ever wondered why your new SUV still isn’t ready, or why prices never drop, this one’s for you.
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Until next time, stay curious, stay hungry, and as always… stay ALL IN!
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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