[BaseballPhysics]

I would not underestimate the power of denial mixed with a healthy dose of arrogance and stupidity.

Based on what I've seen in the corporate world, I think it's far more likely that chip makers convinced themselves that, given how critical this plant is to the chip supply chain, either 3M would finally address the issue or the Belgium government would blink, and so continued to operate as usual.

Frankly, I expect 3M thought the same, hence their half-assed and illegal attempt to fix the issue.