Representative Buddy Carter

Trump Dominates in Asia

President Trump just wrapped up a historic trip through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, where he stood up for American workers, farmers, businesses, and communities through trade deals that truly put our nation first.

Some of the many accomplishments from this legacy-defining trip include:

The U.S.-Malaysia Agreement, which expands market access for U.S. agricultural and industrial goods, ranging from passenger vehicles and machinery to dairy and poultry.
The U.S.-Cambodia Agreement, which eliminates tariffs on 100% of U.S. industrial and agricultural goods exported to Cambodia.
The U.S.-Thailand Agreement, which will eliminate tariff barriers on approximately 99% of U.S. goods, covering a full range of U.S. industrial and agricultural products.
The U.S.-Vietnam Agreement, which will provide preferential market access for substantially all U.S. industrial and agricultural exports to Vietnam.
A signing ceremony memorializing the U.S.-Japan Framework Agreement.
Billion-dollar deals being brought home to the United States during Trump’s state visit to the U.S.-Republic of Korea.

While these are all noteworthy achievements that highlight this president’s skilled negotiating and impressive work ethic, I want to focus on his negotiations with China, which were perhaps the most consequential of all.

President Trump has managed to do what President Biden couldn’t: Stand up to China.

One of the deals he was able to strike on this record-breaking trip includes an agreement with China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of American soybeans, sorghum, and other farm products. This is great news for our farmers, who have been subject to political games by the Chinese for too long.

Especially now, as the Democrats hold our farmers hostage for political leverage, it is more important than ever that we have strong trade deals with our overseas partners. The American farmer feeds the world, and President Donald Trump is making it easier and more profitable for them to do exactly that.

In addition, China has agreed to continue the flow of rare earth, critical minerals, magnets, and other products that are vital to our national security and daily lives. While we must still work to gain independence from China for these key supply chains, it is encouraging to know that the well won’t run dry under President Trump.

In a move that hits home for me as a pharmacist, one of the most significant accomplishments of this meeting was an agreement to work with the United States to limit the flow of deadly illicit fentanyl into our country. While the majority of this poison that enters our country comes from Mexico and South America, the ingredients to make it largely come from China. This decision will make American communities safer and help address the fentanyl crisis that Biden-Harris’ wide-open border caused.

Finally, China also signaled a readiness to begin the process of purchasing American energy. While the details of this agreement are still being worked out, I have full confidence in this administration to strike a deal that strengthens our economy.

To quote President Trump, “our nation is strong, respected, and admired again, and the best is yet to come!”

This week, we got a taste of what the “best” looks like, and it set a new standard for American excellence on the world stage.

buddy's briefing

On this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss how the Democrats voted to cut off SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.

from our nation's capitol cdxcxl

Monday, October 27, 2025: On Saturday, I was in Evans, a suburb of Augusta in the east-central part of our State, as I was honored to speak at the Columbia County GOP breakfast. Although the county seat of Columbia County is Appling, Evans is the de facto government center of this fast-growing area located along the Savannah River. In fact, Columbia County, the 12^th county formed in Georgia, is recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Afterwards, I head to Thompson in McDuffie County as I visit the Camellia City Festival complete with games, craft vendors and outstanding food. Founded in 1837, Thomson (originally called Slashes), is known as “The Camellia City of the South”, in honor of the thousands of camellia plants throughout the city. I’m on my way to Claxton in Evans County this morning as I visit with my good friend, Evans Memorial Hospital administrator Bill Lee, to discuss the impact the current federal government shutdown is having on rural hospitals and patient care. This 49-licensed bed not-for-profit acute care hospital is a perfect example of the struggles that our rural hospitals are having during the shutdown as Medicaid and Medicare payment uncertainties are impacting their operations. Afterwards, I head to Pembroke in northern Bryan County as I visit with city officials including Mayor Tiffany McCoy Zeigler and City Administrator Chris Benson. Pembroke was founded around 1892 as a railroad town and turpentine shipping center and is currently experiencing rapid growth and development as a result of the Hyundai Motor Group Meta Americas plant located in their area. Discussing the challenges of this growing area reminded me of my experiences as Mayor of the City of Pooler as we underwent tremendous growth during my tenure. Next, I head to Savannah where I attend the Downtown Savannah Rotary weekly meeting. The Savannah chapter of Rotary was founded in 1914 and is one of more than 30,000 Rotary clubs in virtually every nation in the world. Afterwards, I head to the Angel Learning Center near Pooler where I have the opportunity to read to a group of 4- and 5-year-olds and see first-hand the fine work they are doing in helping these children grow, learn, and thrive. My next visit is an emotional experience for me as I visit Hospice Savannah, where I spent much time during my business career as I was their primary Pharmacy provider for many years. It is also where my mother and father both took their last breaths before going to heaven to be with Jesus. For many years, Hospice Savannah has provided outstanding end of life care that focuses on patient comfort, dignity, and support for families. Their mission is now expanding as they transition to include the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Afterwards, I have a phone interview with the Associated Press (AP) to discuss the federal government shutdown.

Rep. Carter visits Angel Learning Center

Tuesday, October 28, 2025: I’m back in Savannah this morning and during the drive, I have a call with key staff members to discuss our work during the shutdown. Once in Savannah, I head to Chatham Parkway where I attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of Speros, Inc., a Savannah-based business technology company that has been serving Savannah and Southeast Georgia since 1984. Afterwards, I head to the studios of WTOC-TV around the corner where I join my good friend, Monica Kaufman, for a sit-down interview to discuss the federal government shutdown. Next, I head to Jesup in Wayne County and during the drive I join a conference call with GOP House members and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he brings us up to date on the latest developments with the shutdown. Once in Jesup, I attend the always enjoyable “A Day for Wayne” that is being revived after a few years off. The respectable crowd heard from political candidates throughout the state and enjoyed some of the great activities this great area has to offer. Afterwards, I head to Douglas in Coffee County and during the drive I have a radio interview with WMOQ in Northeast Georgia as we discuss news of the day. After our all-staff conference call, I have a live interview on Newsmax to discuss the federal government shutdown before heading to Wray in Irwin County in South Central Georgia as I join my good friend, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper for his annual Pig Picking and Politicin’.

Rep. Carter celebrates Speros ribbon cutting

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: I’m in Atlanta today and my first visit is a tour of the most impressive Delta Campus and their state-of-the-art technical operations department. Delta TechOps is the largest airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America and is truly an impressive facility. Afterwards, I head to ALTA Refrigeration in Peachtree City, Southwest of Metro Atlanta, where I tour their impressive facility and learn more about this great company that has been designing and installing industrial refrigeration systems for more than 40 years. After a training session with our communications consultant and team, I have a great visit to Saol Therapeutics in Roswell, North of Metro Atlanta, as I learn more of the great work they are doing in pharmaceutical development particularly in the area of rare genetic diseases. Later, I have a live interview with RSBN to discuss the government shutdown and President Trump’s highly successful Asia trip.

Rep. Carter visits Saol Therapeutics

Friday, October 31, 2025: After traveling back from Atlanta yesterday and stopping by the Brunswick district office to film Buddy’s Briefing and pre-tape a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the government shutdown, I head back to Savannah this morning where I meet with Julie Hardeman along with parents of disabled kids and professional workers to discuss the need for reforming the Social Security Disability system. While there are great programs available such as work incentives and ABLE (Achieving Better Life Experience) Accounts, the paperwork and regulations are burdensome and deter families from participating. Next, I head to Rincon in Effingham County where I join leaders of the Effingham Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and the leadership team from Sewon America including Vice Chairman Eugene Kim for a meeting. Sewon America is an automotive body part manufacturer and has a large facility in Rincon. After our meeting, we head to the plant where the company presents donations to all of the public safety groups in Rincon and Effingham County, including the Fire Department, Police Department, EMS, Sheriff’s Office and School Safety program. Next, I head to Pooler in West Chatham County where I tape a virtual interview with 11 Alive TV in Atlanta to discuss the government shutdown.

Rep. Carter with Juliet Hartman

food assistance by county

Appling County

• Appling County Food Bank – 54 Harvey St, Baxley, GA 31513. Open Tue/Wed/Fri (Sign-in 10 a.m., Distribution 11 a.m.). business.baxley.org | Lemontree

Bacon County

• Kim’s Food Pantry (formerly Fifth Street / Alma Community Food Pantry) – 202 E 5th St, Alma, GA 31510. Monthly boxes via Bacon County Family Connection; served by Second Harvest Mobile. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Bacon County Family Connection | Facebook

Brantley County

• Brantley County Family Connection / Local Church Pantries – 10305 Main St N, Nahunta, GA. Coordinate with Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry. Active Churches: Hickox Baptist, Riverside Christian Center, Bay Harbor Brantley COG. FoodPantries.org | Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia

Bryan County

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – Mobile Food Pantry – Nov 6 – Visit helpendhunger.org for times and locations.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire (North Bryan) – 40 S. Industrial Blvd, Pembroke, GA 31321 – (912) 651-7750

• United Way of the Coastal Empire (South Bryan) – 9611 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 – (912) 651-7750

Bulloch County

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – Mobile Food Pantry – Nov 15 – Visit helpendhunger.org for times and locations.

Camden County

• Camden County Community Food Bank – 2475 Village Dr, Kingsland, GA 31548 (Tue 10 a.m.–12 p.m.)

• Harvest House Pantry (Kingsland FUMC) – Backup location serving Camden. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Harvest House Pantry

Candler County

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – Mobile Food Pantry – Nov 12 – Visit helpendhunger.org for times and locations.

Charlton County

• Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry (Folkston) – Recurring distribution through Brunswick/Southeast branch.

• Concerted Services – Charlton County (Folkston) – Supplemental site. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Concerted Services

Chatham County

• America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – 1380 Chatham Pkwy, Savannah, GA 31405

• Social Apostolate – 502 E Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401 – (912) 233-1877 (Call for appointment)

• Savannah Feed The Hungry – Emergency Food Giveaways (WJCL Savannah) – Nov 8 (Groves HS), Nov 15 (Johnson HS), Nov 16 (David’s Crabhouse), Nov 22 (Carver Village), Nov 25 (John S. Delaware Center)

• United Way of the Coastal Empire (Call Center) – Dial 211 for food and resource assistance.

Effingham County

• Manna House Ministries – 1103 Lexington Ave, Rincon, GA 31326 (Wed 8–10 a.m.)

• United Way of the Coastal Empire (Effingham Office) – 711 Zitterour Dr, Rincon, GA 31326 – (912) 826-5300

Evans County

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – Mobile Food Pantry – Nov 13 – Visit helpendhunger.org for times and locations.

Glynn County

• Manna House of Brunswick – 1408 G St, Brunswick, GA 31520 (Soup kitchen and pantry)

• Loaves & Fishes / Christian Renewal – 4265 Norwich St, Brunswick, GA 31520

• Salvation Army of Brunswick – 2801 Norwich St, Brunswick, GA 31520 – (912) 265-9381

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia – Mobile Food Pantry – Nov 19 – Visit helpendhunger.org for times and locations.

Liberty County / Long County

• Liberty County Manna House – 244 W. Memorial Dr, Hinesville, GA 31313 – (912) 368-3660 | libertycountymannahouse.org

• United Way of the Coastal Empire (Liberty & Long Office) – 750 Tupelo Trail, Hinesville, GA 31313 – (912) 368-4282

• Manna House of Long County (Ludowici) – Works with Second Harvest; check Facebook for dates.

• A New Beginning Church Food Giveaway – Ludowici, GA. findhelp.org

McIntosh County

• North McIntosh Community Food Bank @ Morgan’s Chapel UMC – 3308 Shellman Bluff Rd, Townsend, GA 31520 (4th Wed 1–3 p.m.) Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | helpendhunger.org

Pierce County

• Pierce County Food Pantry Inc. – 713-A Hendry St, Blackshear, GA 31516 (Mon/Wed/Fri 1–2:30 p.m.) – (912) 288-2288

• The Sycamore Tree – Food Distribution Center – 204 Central Ave W, Blackshear, GA 31516 – (912) 807-4673

Ware County

• The Refinery Food Pantry – 522 Miles Still Rd, Waycross, GA 31503 (4th Tue 3:30–5:30 p.m.)

• Salvation Army – Waycross Corps – 1915 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501

• Second Harvest of South Georgia – (888) 453-4143 | feedingsga.org/find-help

Wayne County

• Unity Church of God Food Pantry – 1580 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545

• Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry – Jesup – Served from Brunswick/Southeast branch, 134 Indigo Dr, Brunswick, GA 31525

• Wayne County Family Connection – (912) 388-0536 | waynehelp.com/resource-directory/wpbdp_category/food

did you know?

With over half the state covered in pine trees and more commercial forestland than any other state, it’s no wonder Georgia is known for its lumber, resins, and turpentine, which all come from trees.