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TexasTowelie

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Fri Sep 12, 2025, 01:35 PM 14 hrs ago

USA Shoots Itself in the Foot - Joe Blogs



Donald Trump recently signed a new trade deal with South Korea, cutting tariffs on Korean exports to the USA to 15%. At the same time, South Korea and South Korean Companies are pouring billions into new U.S. factories, creating thousands of American jobs. But in a shock twist, ICE agents recently executed a high profile swoop on Hyundai’s construction site in Georgia, arresting hundreds of South Korean workers.

In this video we’ll look at:

• The details of the new U.S.–South Korea trade agreement.
• Hyundai’s huge U.S. investment in EVs, steel, and technology.
• Why ICE raided the Hyundai facility and arrested hundreds of South Koreans
• The wider implications for USA–South Korea relations and foreign investors in America.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 TRADE DEAL
5:27 USA TRADE
8:07 USA INVESTMENTS
10:33 HYUNDAI RAID
14:54 ICE
18:03 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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