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Weatherhead’s Sue Helper: Hyundai immigration raid may 'chill' foreign investment

MEDIA | September 10, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

Hyundai immigration raid could leave other businesses reassessing their workforces

CNBC: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, said the Hyundai immigration raid will chill foreign investment, reflecting the Trump administration’s inconsistent approach. She noted bipartisan support for rebuilding U.S. manufacturing but emphasized that America still needs foreign expertise—while making clear such investment must comply with U.S. laws and prioritize training American workers.