The Global economy is very much interconnected as we all depend on products that are shipped from around the world. The last 12 months have been taxing from a logistical perspective to multiple price increases never seen before
Builders ---- Lumber Prices, Plastics, Other Raw Materials and shortage on product and labor is concerning driving costs up significantly
Auto Dealers --- Shortage on inventory
Fabrication / Mfg. ---- Inability to complete work due to shortage of raw material + significantly increased pricing yet work/projects were quoted in advance of the escalating prices
Here is an article from the Wall Street Journal about the global plastics shortage caused by the Texas Freeze.