As chip shortage cripples auto production, Biden steps in Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Biden signs 'Buy American' executive order Replay Video UP NEXT The auto industry might get federal relief from the shortage of semiconductor chips that has crippled vehicle production over the past several weeks. President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to review the U.S. supply chains of products in key industries, including semiconductor chips that are used in various electrical components for cars, personal electronics, military equipment and other items. It is a proactive step to mitigate further production disruptions to the auto industry, which has been hit hard by the chips shortage.