Trump’s Solution to High Egg Prices: Imports
Avian Flu Crisis Drives Egg Prices Up
The rising cost of eggs in the U.S. has been attributed to an avian flu outbreak, which has devastated chicken farms across the country. By February, the average price for a dozen eggs had surged to $8, with some areas seeing prices as high as $20.
Trump Administration’s Controversial Plan
Instead of supporting American farmers, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. would import 70 to 100 million eggs from other countries. The administration blames Biden-era policies for the price surge, despite experts pointing to the avian flu as the primary cause.
Scrutiny on Egg Producers
Amid the crisis, major egg producers are facing criticism for increasing profits while consumers struggle with skyrocketing prices.
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