Hyundai is now delaying its EV battery plant that was raided by ICE
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- Hyundai is delaying construction on its EV battery plant following a raid by ICE, which detained 475 workers.
- The delay is expected to last at least two to three months as workers are set to return home, and Hyundai needs to fill their positions.
- The raid has sparked backlash in South Korea, with concerns over the rights of their nationals and economic activities in the US.
- The incident occurred shortly after South Korea pledged additional investments in the US, including a new EV battery plant.
- Videos of detained workers shackled have fueled outrage, potentially affecting South Korean investments and US economic relations.
- Hyundai's plant, a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions, is part of a larger investment in Georgia expected to create thousands of jobs.
- The raid raises concerns about the US auto industry's competitiveness, especially against China and South Korea in EV technology.
- Critics argue the raid undermines US manufacturing goals and alienates allies, with potential long-term economic implications.