Mon Sep 08 01:21:08 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Following a raid on a Hyundai car battery plant in Georgia where 475 workers were arrested for immigration violations, President Trump called on foreign companies investing in the U.S. to respect immigration laws, hire and train American workers, and bring in technical talent legally. The South Korean government expressed regret over the arrests and the manner in which they were conducted.

**News Article:**

**Trump Urges Foreign Companies to ‘Respect’ US Immigration Laws After Hyundai Raid**

**WASHINGTON -** In the wake of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation at a Hyundai Motor manufacturing facility in Ellabell, Georgia, President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to foreign companies investing in the United States.

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, President Trump took to Truth Social to address the issue, stating that foreign companies are welcome to invest in the U.S. and bring in technical experts legally, but they must also respect American immigration laws and prioritize hiring and training American workers.

“Following the Immigration Enforcement Operation on the Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia, I am hereby calling on all Foreign Companies investing in the United States to please respect our Nation’s Immigration Laws,” Trump wrote. He added that the U.S. encourages companies to “LEGALLY bring your very smart people, with great technical talent, to build World Class products, and we will make it quickly and legally possible for you to do so. What we ask in return is that you hire and train American Workers.”

The comments come after a raid on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, where U.S. federal agents arrested approximately 475 workers at the Hyundai car battery plant. According to sources, South Korea is working to repatriate around 300 South Koreans detained during the operation.

While speaking to reporters, President Trump indicated he would look into the incident and floated the possibility of allowing foreign manufacturing experts into the country to train American workers. He also stated that the incident has not harmed his relationship with South Korea.

The South Korean government has expressed its concern and regret over the arrests, particularly the release of footage showing the operation, which involved armored vehicles and workers being shackled.

The future implications of President Trump’s statement on foreign investment in the U.S. remain to be seen.

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