Since the 90s semi-conductor manufacturers have been moving off-shore to Asian countries to avoid US environmental and safety requirements in the US. Not to mention the cheap labor. Global manufacturers have no loyalty other than profit.

100% of the "inflation" claims are collusion and price gouging based on artificial supply limitations. It's market manipulation.

Imoho, it serves several purposes. Destroy small businesses. Prepare the public for communist bread lines. And consolidate market shares, providing near monopoly on the supply chains.

Behind the scenes this is paired with control of the food supply. While papers please becomes ingrained.

Shortages come from hoarding, otherwise markets are fairly efficient.