Trump’s Egg Supply Challenge: U.S. Imports from South Korea, Türkiye, and Brazil

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen sharply, prompting imports from South Korea, Türkiye, and Brazil due to a bird flu epidemic. In Australia, similar challenges exist with egg shortages, but import measures are not currently planned.

United States President Donald Trump addressed the substantial rise in egg prices, attributing it to actions taken during the Biden administration. The cost of eggs in the U.S. has surged by 65% over the past year and is expected to further increase by 41% by 2025. This escalation has resulted in the U.S. importing hundreds of millions of eggs from countries such as South Korea, Türkiye, and Brazil to alleviate the crisis.

The egg price crisis in the United States, exacerbated by bird flu outbreaks, has led to astonishing price hikes and supply challenges. In response, efforts to import eggs from international sources are underway while the Australian market faces similar pressures. Although local shortages exist, stringent biosecurity measures ensure Australia remains free of the H5 strain of bird flu, providing some level of assurance to consumers.

Original Source: www.abc.net.au