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CompaniesWingtech Technology Co Ltd BRASILIA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Some automakers may halt operations in Brazil within two to three weeks if the global chips supply crisis continues, an official said on Tuesday, adding the Brazilian government is contacting Chinese authorities to find a solution. Uallace Moreira, a secretary in Brazil's Development, Industry, Trade and Services Ministry, did not specify which automakers in Latin America's largest economy could be hit first by the global crisis, triggered by a stand-off between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia. Advertisement · Scroll to continue "If there is no solution in this short period of time, in two or three weeks, there may be a shutdown for some automakers," Moreira told journalists after a meeting with the president of Brazilian automakers association Anfavea. Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, who also heads the ministry, attended the meeting as well. In September, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, which manufactures chips for cars and consumer electronics, as it cited worries about the possible transfer of technology to the firm's Chinese parent company, Wingtech (600745.SS), opens new tab. In response, the Chinese government blocked Nexperia from exporting its products from China. While most of the company's chips are produced in Europe, around 70% are packaged in China before distribution. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Moreira noted Alckmin has already contacted both the Brazilian ambassador to China and the Chinese ambassador to Brazil to initiate discussions about the matter as the local private sector requests dialogue between the parties. Ad Break Coming Up NEXT StayNext OffEnglish 180p288p360p480p540p576p720pHD1080pHDAuto (180p) About ConnatixV2125200913 About ConnatixV2125200913 Continue watchingafter the adVisit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE Reporting by Victor Borges in Brasilia; Writing by Andre Romani and Fernando Cardoso; Editing by Kylie Madry and Aurora Ellis Purchase Licensing Rights
