A large-scale immigration raid at a South Korean-owned battery plant in Georgia resulted in the arrest of 475 workers, sparking controversy and concerns about foreign investment in the US. The Trump administration defended the raid as part of a broader deportation drive, while the White House later attempted damage control. Following backlash, the US expressed regret and pledged to prevent similar incidents, proposing a new visa working group with South Korea to address concerns and streamline visa processes for South Korean workers. The incident has raised questions about the impact on future foreign investment in US manufacturing.

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