The hidden supply chain costs of the AI boom
Harvard economist Willy Shih examines the economic and supply chain complexities underlying the AI infrastructure buildout, in context of broader manufacturing challenges including political tariff wars, reshoring delays, and China's persistent global manufacturing dominance. The conversation draws from his upcoming book on supply chain economics and reflects on lessons from prior disruptions including the Wisconsin Foxconn LCD fab promise and pandemic-era chip shortages.
Key points
- AI computing demands creating unprecedented infrastructure strain
- Global manufacturing reshoring efforts largely unrealized
- Tariffs and geopolitics complicating supply chain resilience
- China remains dominant in manufacturing despite relocation attempts
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