Foreign company Hyundai allegedly withheld training opportunities for American workers following a plant raid, with former President Trump criticizing the move.
Last week, an Immigration Enforcement Operation at Hyundai's battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia, resulted in the arrest of about 475 workers. The footage from the raid showed armoured vehicles detaining workers who were shackled and taken away.
President Donald Trump has called for foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration laws following this incident. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote that foreign companies should hire and train American workers while investing in the United States.
The South Korean government has expressed regret over the arrests and the release of footage showing the raid at Hyundai's battery plant. South Korea is making arrangements to pick up around 300 South Korean workers who were detained after the raid.
In response, LG Energy Solution, a partner in the Hyundai-LG Energy battery plant, has limited business travel to the US and recalled employees, reflecting uncertainty in Korean-American economic relations.
Trump has encouraged foreign companies to legally bring skilled workers to build world-class products in the U.S., with the understanding that they will hire and train American workers. He has also suggested the possibility of allowing some foreign manufacturing experts to enter the country to train American workers.
This call from Trump follows the raid at Hyundai's battery plant in Georgia, which has led to a call for foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration laws. The news article, titled "Batteries News", is shaping the battery market as it highlights the importance of adhering to immigration laws and hiring local workers.
The source of this news is Jeff Mason, Trevor Hunnicutt, Costas Pitas, Susan Heavey, and Helen Coster. Trump has expressed that he would look into the Hyundai battery plant raid incident without it damaging his relationship with South Korea.
The raid at Hyundai's battery plant in Georgia is a significant event in the ongoing discussion about immigration and foreign investment in the United States. As more details emerge, the impact on the battery market and U.S.-South Korean relations will continue to be closely watched.
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