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European carmakers, including BMW and Volkswagen, are at risk of significant production disruptions due to an ongoing trade and intellectual property dispute involving the chipmaker Nexperia, which is now under the control of the Dutch government amid U.S. pressure. The situation has led to a halt in chip supplies, crucial for automotive manufacturing, prompting concerns from the European auto association about potential production stoppages if the issue is not resolved quickly.
Source: YAHOO