Yet the U.S. immigration system provides no expedited visa pathways for technical specialists from allied nations who are essential to technology transfer and manufacturing setup. This isn’t just a federal issue – the raid at Georgia’s Hyundai plant has direct, material implications for state-level economic development strategies. While the United States conducts raids on Korean battery plants, China is rapidly expanding its dominance in global battery production, now controlling 77 percent of worldwide capacity. This is not a sector where the United States can afford delays or uncertainty. Beyond immediate economic impacts, these raids damage the United States’ soft power and alliance relationships precisely when it needs them most.