Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Trump's ICE Raid Delays Hyundai's US EV Plant Expansion
ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant caused a 2-3 month delay in their electric vehicle battery plant construction.
The raid detained many workers, and the company received an apology from the US government.
Despite this, Hyundai plans to continue investing in the US.
Hyundai's EV battery plant construction in Georgia delayed by 2-3 months due to ICE raid
ICE raid detained 475 workers, mostly Korean, at Hyundai-LG Energy Solution Ltd plant
ICE raid caused labour shortages and added to US tariff crisis for Hyundai
Hyundai received official apology from US government for the raid
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz called the raid a 'bad surprise' but reaffirmed US investment plans
- Who
- Hyundai, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
- What
- ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant causing construction delay
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Hyundai-LG Energy Solution Ltd plant in Georgia, US
- Why
- ICE raid due to alleged illegal immigrants, causing labour shortages and tariff issues
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Pro-Trump Supporters
Immigration Policies
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Criticize harsh immigration policies, argue for more leniency
Pro-Trump Supporters
Support Trump's tough stance on immigration, believe in stricter enforcement
- Investment
- Hyundai's $26 billion investment in the US
- Profit Outlook
- Lowered for 2025
- Revenue Forecast
- Increased for 2025
- Detained Workers
- 475, mostly Korean