The national automotive industry shows indications of strong recovery from the pandemic with record sectoral growth and soaring car sales during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2021. However, this development should not make the government and business players complacent because there are several related challenges. rising commodity prices, component shortages and changes in consumer preferences. This month's Trade and Industry Brief discusses various challenges to the continued recovery of the automotive sector as well as the response strategies needed.

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