White House attributes egg crisis to Biden
The previous administration implemented a significant culling of chickens just prior to President Trump’s inauguration, according to his press secretary. The White House has attributed the administration of former President Joe Biden to the...
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The previous administration implemented a significant culling of chickens just prior to President Trump’s inauguration, according to his press secretary.
The White House has attributed the administration of former President Joe Biden to the worsening egg shortage experienced ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration last January.
A serious outbreak of bird flu in 2022 triggered the crisis, with a new wave of infections reported last November. To manage the outbreaks, the US Department of Agriculture eliminates any flocks that test positive for the virus, resulting in the destruction of millions of birds. Amid nationwide shortages, prices in some regions have reportedly increased by 200% since last year.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, chicken culling reached its peak before Trump took office for his second term on January 20.
“The Biden Administration killed nearly 8 MILLION chickens ahead of President Trump’s Inauguration, leading to supply shortages and higher prices. The Egg Crisis is Biden’s Crisis,” Leavitt stated on X on Wednesday.
Elon Musk, a close ally and adviser to Trump, cheekily responded, calling it “The Biden Chicken Massacre!”
Leavitt further mentioned that Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins were “fixing it.”
Earlier this month, Rollins revealed a nearly $1 billion plan to tackle the shortage, which includes $500 million dedicated to biosecurity measures and initiatives aimed at repopulating flocks. Other strategies comprise regulatory relief for chicken farmers and a preliminary agreement to import about 15,000 tonnes of eggs from Türkiye.
The USDA has also reportedly contacted producers in various EU nations, including Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, to secure more egg imports. However, reports indicate that Finland has declined to export eggs to the US, citing regulatory challenges and supply limitations.
Uncertainties in the US egg market have also been exacerbated by Trump’s 25% tariff increase on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s corresponding measures. Traditionally, Canada has been the largest supplier of eggs to the US, accounting for 42% of all foreign eggs sent to the country in 2023.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
The White House has attributed the administration of former President Joe Biden to the worsening egg shortage experienced ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration last January.
A serious outbreak of bird flu in 2022 triggered the crisis, with a new wave of infections reported last November. To manage the outbreaks, the US Department of Agriculture eliminates any flocks that test positive for the virus, resulting in the destruction of millions of birds. Amid nationwide shortages, prices in some regions have reportedly increased by 200% since last year.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, chicken culling reached its peak before Trump took office for his second term on January 20.
“The Biden Administration killed nearly 8 MILLION chickens ahead of President Trump’s Inauguration, leading to supply shortages and higher prices. The Egg Crisis is Biden’s Crisis,” Leavitt stated on X on Wednesday.
Elon Musk, a close ally and adviser to Trump, cheekily responded, calling it “The Biden Chicken Massacre!”
Leavitt further mentioned that Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins were “fixing it.”
Earlier this month, Rollins revealed a nearly $1 billion plan to tackle the shortage, which includes $500 million dedicated to biosecurity measures and initiatives aimed at repopulating flocks. Other strategies comprise regulatory relief for chicken farmers and a preliminary agreement to import about 15,000 tonnes of eggs from Türkiye.
The USDA has also reportedly contacted producers in various EU nations, including Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, to secure more egg imports. However, reports indicate that Finland has declined to export eggs to the US, citing regulatory challenges and supply limitations.
Uncertainties in the US egg market have also been exacerbated by Trump’s 25% tariff increase on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s corresponding measures. Traditionally, Canada has been the largest supplier of eggs to the US, accounting for 42% of all foreign eggs sent to the country in 2023.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
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