Sept. 13, 2025 | Weekend Drive: What Hyundai-LG ICE raid means for industry
About this episode
Discussion centers around the recent Hyundai-LG immigration raid, where nearly 300 South Korean nationals returned home amid a tense situation. Guests Mollye Boygan and Larry Velikwet analyze the implications for the automotive industry, particularly regarding visa regulations and foreign labor. The conversation also touches on the impact of tariffs on automakers, especially Toyota's significant financial hit, and the potential legal ramifications if tariffs are deemed illegal. Insights from Automotive News Congress highlight the evolving landscape of labor negotiations and the future of foreign investments in the U.S. auto sector.
Automotive News Staff Reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Molly Boigon discuss the past week’s biggest news stories, including the fallout from the U.S. immigration raid of a Hyundai-LG battery plant site in Georgia as well as the possible implications of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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