Tue, 09 Sep 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 Business chiefs urge Trump to ease up on immigration crackdown after Hyundai raid

The president's pledge to restore jobs to American workers is running into conflict with other economic goals.

* Calls for Trump to "turn the page" on immigration crackdown
* Largest US immigration raid in history sweeps up 475 workers, including 300 from South Korea
* Hyundai and LG Energy Solutions construction at Georgia site halted
* South Korean companies limit business travel to US after raid
* Business leaders warn of chilling effect on investment in US
* Trump supporters oppose loosening visa rules for foreign workers
* Trade groups say US lacks skilled workers, need for expanded visa programme
* Administration acknowledges complaints about visa process, but unclear if approach will change
* Border czar Tom Homan says more worksite raids are coming
* Crackdown sparks tension between business-friendly and immigration policies
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