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To combat a 65%+ year-over-year surge in egg prices, the Trump administration is importing millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea. This action, part of a $1 billion plan to address a devastating bird flu outbreak, aims to alleviate all-time high consumer prices. The plan also includes biosecurity measures, vaccine research, and financial aid for farmers to bolster domestic production. While imports will provide short-term relief, the administration anticipates a return to domestic egg supplies within a few months.
Soaring egg prices have created a potential challenge for the U.S., with the possibility of needing to import eggs from countries like Canada. This unprecedented situation arises from a confluence of factors impacting the domestic poultry industry, including avian flu outbreaks and inflation. Such a move would require cooperation with nations like Canada, despite existing political tensions between the U.S. and some of these countries. The need to import eggs underscores the severity of the current egg price crisis.
To alleviate the U.S. egg shortage caused by a widespread avian influenza outbreak affecting nearly 129 million birds, Turkey has agreed to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the U.S. This shipment, lasting until July 2025, is a temporary measure supported by U.S. egg producers to stabilize prices and supply. While vaccination research is underway, widespread vaccination of poultry is currently infeasible. The agreement provides a crucial short-term solution to the ongoing crisis.
John Q. Hosedrinker