For far too long, America has been taken advantage of in our global trade efforts. It’s hard to imagine a world where our trade agreements with both allied and adversarial nations are actually fair. As of this past Wednesday, President Trump is working to remedy that issue and bring fairness for Americans to the global market. Of course, that isn’t the only goal of these newly announced reciprocal tariffs. President Trump is dead set on bringing back a new era of American manufacturing. From pharmaceuticals to computer chips, President Trump’s plan to return American manufacturing dominance is now in play. One of the greatest negotiators of all time, President Trump has put the whole world on notice with a clear as crystal message, “don’t mess with America.” The truth is manufacturers WANT to build in America. We have the best workers, the best labor standards, and the best resources. Previous administrations allowed other countries to take advantage of us with tariffs, trade barriers, and currency manipulation. For example, including those modifiers, our allies in the European Union have a 39% tariff charged to the US. That is unacceptable, they are our friends after all. It’s high time we leveled the playing field. If there’s one seat that I would never want to sit in, it is the chair across from President Trump at the negotiating table, a seat many world leaders now find themselves in. Leveling the playing field in a manner such as this is a long-term strategy, and as we are seeing right now, there will be growing pains. The end result will be increased market value, more American manufacturing, more jobs, higher wages, and more purchasing power for Americans. It is medicine for the infections that came from the disastrous Biden Administration combined with years of neglect. Global trade will soon be fair for American sellers. There are many foreign made cars on American roads, but American cars don’t appear on foreign roads at the same levels. As of American manufacturing will soon burst onto the stage in flashes of red, white, blue and probably some gold. Welcome to the Golden Age of American production. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we are discussing President Trump's tariff announcements on Liberation Day.
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Monday, March 31, 2025: Yesterday, I was live on the Fox Report on Fox News with Jon Scott as we discussed tariffs, the special elections this week in Florida, and news of the day. After an early morning flight to Washington, I’m back in our office and I have a series of staff meetings including with legislative staff, communications staff, and scheduling staff before having an introductory meeting with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Tom Engels. HRSA provides health care programs to people with HIV, pregnant women, mothers and their families, those with low incomes and others who are geographically isolated and economically or medically vulnerable. Next, I meet with my good friend, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), and his constituent Bill Weisberg, who is the CEO of Saber Healthcare, a nursing home chain of 142 facilities in 6 states, to discuss the Medicaid program. After our weekly meeting with Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee staff, I join in on our all staff conference call before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with the Academy of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) followed by a meeting with the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). Once back in our office, I have a call with Dr. Brian Rosenzweig, an Orthodontist from Oregon to discuss skin substitute products before heading to our weekly Whip team meeting followed by our first vote series of the week. Afterwards, I remain in the House Chamber and pay tribute to Harry deAntonio from Atlanta who recently passed.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025: After heading to the White House this morning to assist constituents in gaining entrance for a tour, I’m back on Capitol Hill and at our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to an E&C Health Subcommittee huddle before our hearing. Our hearing today is on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of Over-the-Counter Monograph Drugs. After an informative and productive hearing, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with my fellow Georgia Congressional delegation member, Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), and once back in our office, I meet with Hikma, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of generic medicines. Next, I head to the House Chamber for what will end up being our last vote series of the week. Afterwards, I remain in the House Chamber and pay tribute to WW II veteran Malcolm Champagne, who recently passed before heading back to our office for a meeting with my good friend and colleague, Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) to discuss health care issues. After a meeting with the Israeli Minister of Energy to discuss enhancing energy cooperation between our countries, I meet with the Georgia Beverage Association (GBA) to discuss a number of issues including recycling and transportation issues. Next, I meet with the CEO of Philips Health Care to learn more about their work on maternal health in Georgia before heading off Capitol Hill to meet with the new VP of Clinical and Specialty Services for Walmart. My next two meetings are also off Capitol Hill as I meet with representatives from Publix and SpaceX.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025: I’m off Capitol Hill again this morning as I meet with representatives from science and technology groups before heading back to our office and joining in on our all staff conference call. Next, I meet with Joe Ballard from the White House Office of Legislative Affairs before heading back off Capitol Hill for more meetings. Later, I’m back in our office and meet with the CEO of Publix before heading to a Georgia Power Plant Vogtle thank you reception in the Capitol. Next, I have a series of meetings in our office including with representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, followed by meetings with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance and Georgia Life Sciences. After a virtual interview with NTD to discuss tariffs and budget reconciliation, I meet with a group of constituents who are in town for the First Ladies Luncheon. Next, I meet with representatives from Walgreens followed by a meeting with Teck Resources, a leading Canadian mining and natural resources company.
Thursday, April 3, 2025: After spending most of the morning off Capitol Hill in meetings, I’m back in our office where I meet with Boralex, a power company that develops, builds, and operates electricity generating facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Next, I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing along with a few reels before having a virtual meeting with our office consultant Mark Sobol. After a phone interview with the Christian Science Monitor to discuss the impact of the manufacturing boom taking place in our district, I meet with representatives from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Advocacy, including my good friend, Dr. William Clark from Waycross. Next, I meet with the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) followed by a meeting with StormQuant, a company that uses hyperlocal radar data to monitor weather and airspace threats. After separate virtual interviews with WTOC-TV and WJCL-TV, both in Savannah, to discuss tariffs, I meet with the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr. After heading to the airport for my return trip home to Savannah, I land around 7 p.m. and immediately head to Rincon, where Mayor Kevin Exley gives the State of the City address for this budding Effingham County community.
Friday, April 4, 2025: After attending our Band of Brothers bible study in Garden City led by Pastor Kenny Grant, I head to our Savannah office where I meet with Dr. Keith Stevens with Chatham Pathology Associates to learn more about their practice. Next, I have a very productive meeting with members of Retirees Unite for the Future (RUFF) to discuss various topics and afterwards head to downtown Savannah where I meet with my fellow Band of Brother member, Bryan Dasher, at his shop, Master Lamp Repair & Custom Lighting. On the way to our next meeting in Richmond Hill in Bryan County, I have a call with our Chief of Staff and District Director. Once in Richmond Hill, I meet with new Bryan County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Ryan Purvis and Board Chair Sean Register to learn more about the great plans they have in Bryan County. Once back in our Savannah district office, I meet with Dr. Mark Cerna and two of his students from Georgia Southern University to discuss science and research in South Georgia. My final stop of the week is in Pooler in Chatham County at the National Museum of the Mighty 8th as I attend the celebration of life of Malcolm Champagne, a WW II hero who passed recently at the age of 102.
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Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, turned a small Hapeville diner into one of the nation’s largest private restaurant chains. His pressure-cooked chicken sandwich revolutionized fast food, while his emphasis on faith, education, and philanthropy shaped the company’s culture. |
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