‘Respect Our Laws’: Trump Warns Foreign Firms After Hyundai Raid In Georgia | World News

US President Donald Trump called on foreign companies operating in the United States to comply with the rules of American immigration after a large -scale migration and customs enforcement (ICE) raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia.

Trump’s words came after the last US immigration and customs storage at a Hyundai battery facility in Georgia, where approximately 475 workers, including 300 South Korean citizens, were detained.

“After the immigration operation at the Hyundai battery facility in Georgia, I urge all foreign companies that invest in the United States to respect the immigration laws of our country.”

Trump emphasized that the US welcomes the US foreign investment and talented abilities, but that companies should comply with US immigration laws. He emphasized the importance of legally bringing experts and giving priority to the recruitment and training of American workers.

“Your investments are welcomed and we recommend that you bring your very smart people legally with great technical capabilities, and we will make it possible for you to do it quickly and legally. What we ask is that you hire and train American workers. Together, we are not only productive, not only more close to it before,” he added. ”

Ice raids of the Hyundai factory in Georgia

On Friday, US immigration and customs conservation officials carried out raids at Hyundai’s Georgian -based facility and led to the detainees of 475 workers. Among them, 300 of them were confirmed that South Korean citizens. Workers were detained on charges of entering the United States without appropriate documentation or overloading their visas.

Large -scale detention has led to emergency diplomatic controversy between Washington and Seoul. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is expected to go to the United States on Monday to negotiate the release of workers detained. According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul makes arrangements to send a rented flight to bring South Korean citizens after being released.

Trump addressed to reporters after the incident, Hyundai incident will not affect the US relationship with South Korea, he said.

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