Economic Policy

Hyundai Raid Exposes Trump Administration’s Contradictory Immigration and Investment Policies

By National Security Desk | September 12, 2025

The recent ICE raid on Hyundai’s Georgia plant reveals a dangerous clash between enforcing immigration laws and attracting critical foreign investment, risking American jobs and economic sovereignty.

President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement has collided head-on with his declared mission to revitalize American manufacturing through foreign investment. The Department of Homeland Security's dramatic raid on a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia—where over 300 South Korean workers were detained and shackled—has ignited diplomatic tension with a key U.S. ally and raised urgent questions about the administration's conflicting priorities. Can America Afford to Chase Away Vital Foreign Capital? The stakes are high for everyday Americans who rely on manufacturing jobs for stable livelihoods. South Korea, a major trading partner, pledged $350 billion in U.S. investments following the July trade...

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