Trump Administration Takes Bold Steps To Lower Egg Prices

As egg prices continue to skyrocket across the United States, the Trump administration is stepping up with a bold plan to provide relief to American consumers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday that the administration is considering “temporary import options to reduce egg costs in the short term,” aiming to stabilize the market amid a severe avian flu outbreak.

• Egg prices have soared, with the average cost of a dozen eggs hitting $4.95 in January a staggering 53% increase from the previous year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warns prices could jump another 41% in 2025.

• The avian flu outbreak has devastated egg production, with over 18 million commercial egg layers impacted in January alone. Since the outbreak began in 2022, around 166 million laying hens have been lost.

• U.S. businesses are already looking overseas, with Turkey expected to export a record 420 million eggs to the U.S. this year.

Rollins outlined a five-pronged strategy to address the crisis, emphasizing that any imported eggs must meet strict U.S. safety standards. The plan includes:

• Allocating up to $500 million to help U.S. poultry producers enhance biosecurity measures.

• Providing increased financial relief to farmers whose flocks have been affected by the avian flu.

• Investing up to $100 million in vaccine and therapeutic research to reduce the need to “depopulate” infected flocks.

• Easing regulatory burdens on egg producers to boost domestic supply.

• Supporting Americans who want to raise backyard chickens, promoting self-sufficiency.

Rollins also took aim at California’s Proposition 12, a burdensome law that has driven up egg prices in the state to a shocking $9.68 per dozen by imposing strict space requirements for egg-laying hens. She argued that slashing these “unnecessary regulatory burdens” would help bring costs down for consumers.

While the administration’s strategy won’t solve the crisis overnight, Rollins expressed confidence that the market could stabilize within three to six months. This decisive approach is yet another example of the Trump administration’s commitment to putting American families first, offering real solutions where Democratic leadership has only offered empty promises.

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