An ICE raid at an EV factory begs the question: how 'stable' is the US?

"For years, foreign automakers have been sending their employees to the US to open advanced manufacturing and battery plants in states like South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. These plants eventually employ thousands of American workers who build vehicles for both the US market and overseas. And they pump billions of dollars into the state and federal economies, providing jobs for Americans in more rural areas."

"But then US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) came knocking. On September 4th, ICE officers raided the plant, detaining 475 people, mostly South Koreans. The workers, many of whom were here legally, were handcuffed and chained together, spurring calls from South Korea about possible human rights violations. But beyond that, it sent a chilling message to every foreign company looking to invest in the US."

Foreign automakers have built advanced manufacturing and EV battery plants in states such as South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, deploying employees from abroad to open and operate them. Those facilities employ thousands of American workers, produce vehicles for domestic and overseas markets, and inject billions into state and federal economies. Hyundai and LG Energy Solutions sent hundreds of workers to Ellabell, Georgia, for a $7.6 billion EV battery plant. On September 4th, ICE officers raided the site and detained 475 people, mostly South Koreans, many legally present. The detentions, including handcuffing and chaining, prompted diplomatic concern and are likely to cool future foreign investment in the United States.

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