ICE Arrests 475 Workers, Trump Seeks Foreign Experts for US Training

President Donald Trump supported the recent ICE raid that arrested hundreds of South Korean workers illegally employed at a Hyundai-LG joint electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, emphasizing the need for foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration laws. While affirming the legality of the arrests, Trump proposed allowing skilled foreign experts to temporarily stay in the U.S. to train American workers in advanced industries like battery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and computer manufacturing, addressing the lack of domestic expertise. He assured that his administration would facilitate the legal entry of such professionals if companies commit to hiring and training Americans. South Korea is actively seeking the release and repatriation of detained workers, with its foreign minister traveling to the U.S. to negotiate. The incident has raised concerns about South Korea’s investment commitments to the U.S., but Trump stated the raid has not damaged bilateral relations. Trump called on foreign investors to legally bring in technical talent while prioritizing the development of American workers.