Lockdowns are not the whole story, just a major contributing factor. Other factors: - China energy shortages forcing rolling blackouts. - Long standing under

Lockdowns are not the whole story, just a major contributing factor. Other factors: - China energy shortages forcing rolling blackouts. - Long standing under investment in older chip fab manufacturing (eg. auto industry). - Long standing under investment in US port infrastructure, causing unprecedented shipping backlogs. - Copper foil shortage due to over reliance on Chinese sources. - Covid negative impact on childcare, both informal and formal, requiring formerly working parents to now opt for unemployment or lower incomes.