Trump Learns His Lesson on Hyundai, a Little Too Late

[Dutch Uncle]

Thanks Trump for another fuck up.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-south-korea-ice-raid-visas-58d7ce86

Trump Learns His Lesson on Hyundai, a Little Too Late

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. will allow foreign companies to temporarily bring in “people of expertise” to train American workers, after which these experts would return to their home countries. “If we didn’t do this,” the president wrote on social media, “massive investment will never come.”

He may be too late. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on a Hyundai-LG plant earlier this month, in which 475 workers, many of them South Korean, were detained in shackles, has already prompted South Korean businesses to suspend at least 22 projects in the U.S. cumulatively worth more than $100 billion.

 

[Phantasmal]

Thanks Trump for another fuck up.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-south-korea-ice-raid-visas-58d7ce86

Trump Learns His Lesson on Hyundai, a Little Too Late

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. will allow foreign companies to temporarily bring in “people of expertise” to train American workers, after which these experts would return to their home countries. “If we didn’t do this,” the president wrote on social media, “massive investment will never come.”

He may be too late. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on a Hyundai-LG plant earlier this month, in which 475 workers, many of them South Korean, were detained in shackles, has already prompted South Korean businesses to suspend at least 22 projects in the U.S. cumulatively worth more than $100 billion.

There is no forethought or reasoning with this administration. Those workers were mistreated and humiliated. The Asian cultures value respect.

 

[Ross Dolan]

Amazing for Trump to have to learn this lesson this way.

I am supposing that his enabler/supporters will learn a different lesson even more severely. I hope not, because it means all Americans (and lots of others on this planet) will all learn the same lesson just as forcefully.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

There is no forethought or reasoning with this administration. Those workers were mistreated and humiliated. The Asian cultures value respect.

Agreed. Trump has delusions and pulls shit out of his ample ass. He just fucked the state Georgia with this idiotic raid and the rest of the United States is paying the price.

Now he's trying to backtrack with his TACO act, but foreign businesses no longer trust him. Americans will be paying the price for years to come.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

Amazing for Trump to have to learn this lesson this way.

I am supposing that his enabler/supporters will learn a different lesson even more severely. I hope not, because it means all Americans (and lots of others on this planet) will all learn the same lesson just as forcefully.

That's the problem with egomaniacal narcissists who surround themselves with sycophants; they might suffer the wrath of the false orange god, but they will keep telling him what he wants to hear.

Reagan wasn't perfect, but he did know to surround himself with smart people and to listen to them. Same for Obama when it came to both GITMO and the Surge in Afghanistan. Trump? He listens to the voices in his head and those are the only voices he listens to.

 

[TOP]

Were they here working legally? If not, then they were lawfully detained... There should be an investigated.... How were 300 illegal immigrants all abole were able to work at the same place? Who did the "hiring" at HyundaI? They're the ones responsible and should be held accountable...

 

[Cypress]

475 workers, many of them South Korean, were detained in shackles, has already prompted South Korean businesses to suspend at least 22 projects in the U.S. cumulatively worth more than $100 billion.

And MAGA morons thought the hapless Trump would be awesome at international diplomacy and negotiation.

 

[Cypress]

There is no forethought or reasoning with this administration. Those workers were mistreated and humiliated. The Asian cultures value respect.

These Koreans were highly skilled professionals, treated like common criminals by Trump. They may not want to come back to USA.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

And MAGA morons thought the hapless Trump would be awesome at international diplomacy and negotiation.

They aren't very bright. In fact, most are downright stupid.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

These Koreans were highly skilled professionals, treated like common criminals by Trump. They may not want to come back to USA.

They don't. Their company has pulled them and, IMO, effectively hurt the factory and the jobs of those Americans working there. It was a completely dumbass move proving, once again, that Trump is a master of shooting himself, and America, in the foot.

 

[Guno צְבִי]

Were they here working legally? If not, then they were lawfully detained... There should be an investigated.... How were 300 illegal immigrants all abole were able to work at the same place? Who did the "hiring" at HyundaI? They're the ones responsible and should be held accountable...

They were setting up the plants, you stupid moron

 

[TOP]

Were they here legally?

 

[Walt]

Were they here legally?

Yes, moving on.

 

[RB 60]

These Koreans were highly skilled professionals, treated like common criminals by Trump. They may not want to come back to USA.

If they were here illegally, they were criminals. Good riddance. We don't want them back.

 

[TOP]

Yes, moving on.

So if they were here legally, what was the issue?

 

[domer76]

So if they were here legally, what was the issue?

Trump is the issue, you fucking moron.

 

[TOP]

Trump is the issue, you fucking moron.

A quick search on google...
"Following a September 2025 immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia, reports indicate that while some of the detained workers were indeed working illegally, others who were working with valid visas were also arrested. Reddit discussions and news reports on the raid covered these details.
Key details from the September 2025 raid
Detentions and visa violations: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that individuals arrested were either working illegally or had overstayed their visas.
Legal workers detained: A lawyer representing some of the workers and a leaked government document confirmed that some individuals with valid visas were also among those detained during the sweep.
Use of tourist visas: Discussions on Reddit and news reports noted that some of the skilled Korean workers were on tourist visas or visa waivers, which do not permit employment.
Company responsibility: Hyundai stated it believed none of its direct employees were detained and that it was reviewing the practices of its contractors. The raid was the result of a months-long investigation into alleged illegal hiring practices.
International incident: The large-scale raid and detention of over 300 South Korean nationals caused a diplomatic issue, with South Korea raising concerns about its citizens' treatment.
Previous labor issues involving Hyundai
This 2025 raid occurred after Hyundai's suppliers in Alabama faced lawsuits and investigations for exploiting illegal workers in recent years.
Child labor in Alabama: In 2022, Reuters exposed the use of child labor at a Hyundai-controlled metal stamping plant in Alabama. Further investigations found additional instances of child labor at other Hyundai suppliers.
U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit: In May 2024, the Department of Labor sued Hyundai and several Alabama-based suppliers and staffing agencies for allegedly using "oppressive child labor." The lawsuit highlighted an alleged incident where a 13-year-old child was employed for long hours on an assembly line.
South Korea probes human rights abuses in Hyundai raid - NBC News
Sep 15, 2025 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said those arrested in the operation either were working illegally or had overstayed their visas."

NBC News
Thanks...I didn't expect that you would give me a serious answer...I just should have looked it up to begin with... Have a great day...and better luck this weekend...

 

[Hawkeye10]

So if they were here legally, what was the issue?

The way I heard it they were not here legally, but the Koreans thought that they were doing us a favor....and now they are pissed,.

 

[TOP]

The way I heard it they were not here legally, but the Koreans thought that they were doing us a favor....and now they are pissed,.

Pesky paper work...looks as though they didn't cross al the t's and dot the i's...

 

[domer76]

So if they were here legally, what was the issue?

Trump is the issue, you fucking moron.

A quick search on google...
"Following a September 2025 immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia, reports indicate that while some of the detained workers were indeed working illegally, others who were working with valid visas were also arrested. Reddit discussions and news reports on the raid covered these details.
Key details from the September 2025 raid
Detentions and visa violations: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that individuals arrested were either working illegally or had overstayed their visas.
Legal workers detained: A lawyer representing some of the workers and a leaked government document confirmed that some individuals with valid visas were also among those detained during the sweep.
Use of tourist visas: Discussions on Reddit and news reports noted that some of the skilled Korean workers were on tourist visas or visa waivers, which do not permit employment.
Company responsibility: Hyundai stated it believed none of its direct employees were detained and that it was reviewing the practices of its contractors. The raid was the result of a months-long investigation into alleged illegal hiring practices.
International incident: The large-scale raid and detention of over 300 South Korean nationals caused a diplomatic issue, with South Korea raising concerns about its citizens' treatment.
Previous labor issues involving Hyundai
This 2025 raid occurred after Hyundai's suppliers in Alabama faced lawsuits and investigations for exploiting illegal workers in recent years.
Child labor in Alabama: In 2022, Reuters exposed the use of child labor at a Hyundai-controlled metal stamping plant in Alabama. Further investigations found additional instances of child labor at other Hyundai suppliers.
U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit: In May 2024, the Department of Labor sued Hyundai and several Alabama-based suppliers and staffing agencies for allegedly using "oppressive child labor." The lawsuit highlighted an alleged incident where a 13-year-old child was employed for long hours on an assembly line.
South Korea probes human rights abuses in Hyundai raid - NBC News
Sep 15, 2025 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said those arrested in the operation either were working illegally or had overstayed their visas."

NBC News
Thanks...I didn't expect that you would give me a serious answer...I just should have looked it up to begin with... Have a great day...and better luck this weekend...

So, why did Trump back off if things were so egregious?