Trump Vows to ‘Do Something’ About Rising Egg Prices as Costs Nearly Double

Trump Addresses Rising Egg Prices

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will take action to combat rising egg prices, which have surged across the United States in recent weeks.

"She’s going to do something with the eggs," Trump stated on Friday. "We inherited all the problems." Ka23 13 / Wikimedia

Egg Prices Nearly Double in Six Weeks

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled in the past six weeks, reaching an average of $8.03 as of Thursday. This marks an increase from $7.74 per dozen reported in the USDA’s Egg Markets Overview on February 14. Since January 10, when the price stood at $4.61 per dozen, the cost has risen by $3.42. Fry1989 / Wikimedia

Agriculture Secretary Responds to Bird Flu Crisis

Rollins addressed the issue on "Fox & Friends", revealing that her first official briefing after taking office was on the ongoing bird flu crisis.

"We are looking at every possible scenario to ensure that we are doing everything we can in a safe, secure manner but also to ensure that Americans have the food that they need," Rollins told Fox News. White House Office / Wikimedia

Trump’s Inflation-Fighting Promise

During his campaign, Trump had pledged to tackle inflation and reduce consumer prices.

"When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one," he said during an August news conference. The Trump White House / Wikimedia

Shift in Bird Flu Strategy Under Consideration

The administration is now considering a shift in its approach to fighting bird flu, focusing on vaccinations and stricter biosecurity measures rather than culling millions of birds each time the virus spreads, according to the Associated Press. Traditionally, authorities have responded to avian flu outbreaks by "depopulating" infected flocks, a practice that has contributed to egg shortages and skyrocketing prices.

While vaccinating poultry against bird flu could provide a long-term solution, it remains a controversial strategy. Many U.S. trading partners have restrictions on imports from countries that vaccinate against the virus, fearing it could mask infections and impact food safety regulations. twinquinn84 / Wikimedia

Balancing Costs, Trade, and Food Security

With egg prices expected to rise another 20% this year, the administration faces mounting pressure to stabilize costs while balancing trade concerns and food security. Detmold / Pixabay