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EuropeanPussy
Member Sat Mar 15 08:17:39
Then why treat us like enemies?

http://www...nald-trump-eggs-european-union

Donald Trump humiliated after US begs Europe for eggs as prices soar in America
The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode.

16:17, Fri, Mar 14, 2025

Donald Trump's administration has pleaded with European countries to supply the US with eggs, as American consumers face soaring costs for the food item back home. The request from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) comes after Trump slapped tariffs on EU imports of steel and aluminium and threatened to charge 200% levies on European alcoholic drinks.

The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode. Wholesale prices increased by an eye-watering 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, leaving hard-pressed American consumers deeply disgruntled.

An outbreak of bird flu has partly been to blame for the hike in prices that are hitting shoppers hard in the pocket.

A letter from the USDA in Europe was sent to EU egg producers in February seeking information on availability and willingness to export to the US, according to Reuters.

In a follow up letter this month to the Danish Egg Association, the USDA wrote: "We’re still waiting to get more guidance from Washington on next steps, but do you have an estimate of the number of eggs that could be supplied to the United States (assuming they meet all the import requirements).

“Washington is trying to get an estimate of the amount they could feasibly source."

The Danish Egg Association said it would look into the matter but warned there were no surplus supplies of eggs in Europe.

They pointed out there was a shortage of eggs around the world due to the impact of bird flu and an increase in consumption.

A spokesperson for the association said there were significant difficulties in exporting to the US due to regulations governing hygiene, as well as other factors.

Last month, the US agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, announced a plan to seek imported eggs as part of a $1 billion effort to combat bird flu.

Turkey said in February it had started exporting about 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the US.

Rugian
Member Sat Mar 15 08:23:42
The national average wholesale price of eggs dropped for the third week in a row, as high prices caused falling demand and bird flu outbreaks hit a lull, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The average wholesale price fell to $4.15 per dozen last week, down by $2.70, according to a weekly USDA report released on Friday.

Just two weeks ago, on Feb. 28, the average wholesale price was $8.05 per dozen.

http://abc...ps-3rd-week/story?id=119811721

EuropeanPussy
Member Sat Mar 15 08:28:03
"as high prices caused falling demand"

You can no longer afford eggs? So sad!

williamthebastard
Member Sat Mar 15 08:37:46
I was going to be sarcastic and quip about why the US doesnt just follow its usual the-frea-marckit-wil-sort-it-out and just allow people to sell poisonous eggs, but then I saw that Elon has already said that and blamed the prices on Bidens "insane" slaughter of infected chickens

williamthebastard
Member Sat Mar 15 08:47:40
These are the worst people in the world. If the US ran out of liquor, Elon would just say, "Why cant producers be allowed to dilute whiskey with methanol! Its up to the customers to decide what they want to do with their money, not Biden!"

williamthebastard
Member Sat Mar 15 09:02:13
Norway has been asked and said no to the US. Sweden has been asked and say they'll probably say no, they prefer to export to European countries

http://www...f8-5dcc-4143-bdd2-dee0c175c47c

Rugian
Member Sat Mar 15 11:17:00
Europeans are literally weeks behind on the news lol.

Egg prices are falling and will continue to fall assuming continued effective containment of the bird flu. Get fucked.

Rugian
Member Sat Mar 15 11:28:00
But sure, feel free to pretend to be all high and mighty because you told the big bad Americans that you wouldn't export your eggs to us.

lol

Seb
Member Sat Mar 15 12:55:28
Bird flu?

You mean the Yankee Virus?

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EuropeanPussy Member	Sat Mar 15 08:17:39 Then why treat us like enemies? http://www...nald-trump-eggs-european-union Donald Trump humiliated after US begs Europe for eggs as prices soar in America The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode. 16:17, Fri, Mar 14, 2025 Donald Trump's administration has pleaded with European countries to supply the US with eggs, as American consumers face soaring costs for the food item back home. The request from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) comes after Trump slapped tariffs on EU imports of steel and aluminium and threatened to charge 200% levies on European alcoholic drinks. The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode. Wholesale prices increased by an eye-watering 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, leaving hard-pressed American consumers deeply disgruntled. An outbreak of bird flu has partly been to blame for the hike in prices that are hitting shoppers hard in the pocket. A letter from the USDA in Europe was sent to EU egg producers in February seeking information on availability and willingness to export to the US, according to Reuters. In a follow up letter this month to the Danish Egg Association, the USDA wrote: "We’re still waiting to get more guidance from Washington on next steps, but do you have an estimate of the number of eggs that could be supplied to the United States (assuming they meet all the import requirements). “Washington is trying to get an estimate of the amount they could feasibly source." The Danish Egg Association said it would look into the matter but warned there were no surplus supplies of eggs in Europe. They pointed out there was a shortage of eggs around the world due to the impact of bird flu and an increase in consumption. A spokesperson for the association said there were significant difficulties in exporting to the US due to regulations governing hygiene, as well as other factors. Last month, the US agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, announced a plan to seek imported eggs as part of a $1 billion effort to combat bird flu. Turkey said in February it had started exporting about 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the US.
Rugian Member	Sat Mar 15 08:23:42 The national average wholesale price of eggs dropped for the third week in a row, as high prices caused falling demand and bird flu outbreaks hit a lull, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The average wholesale price fell to $4.15 per dozen last week, down by $2.70, according to a weekly USDA report released on Friday. Just two weeks ago, on Feb. 28, the average wholesale price was $8.05 per dozen. http://abc...ps-3rd-week/story?id=119811721
EuropeanPussy Member	Sat Mar 15 08:28:03 "as high prices caused falling demand" You can no longer afford eggs? So sad!
williamthebastard Member	Sat Mar 15 08:37:46 I was going to be sarcastic and quip about why the US doesnt just follow its usual the-frea-marckit-wil-sort-it-out and just allow people to sell poisonous eggs, but then I saw that Elon has already said that and blamed the prices on Bidens "insane" slaughter of infected chickens
williamthebastard Member	Sat Mar 15 08:47:40 These are the worst people in the world. If the US ran out of liquor, Elon would just say, "Why cant producers be allowed to dilute whiskey with methanol! Its up to the customers to decide what they want to do with their money, not Biden!"
williamthebastard Member	Sat Mar 15 09:02:13 Norway has been asked and said no to the US. Sweden has been asked and say they'll probably say no, they prefer to export to European countries http://www...f8-5dcc-4143-bdd2-dee0c175c47c
Rugian Member	Sat Mar 15 11:17:00 Europeans are literally weeks behind on the news lol. Egg prices are falling and will continue to fall assuming continued effective containment of the bird flu. Get fucked.
Rugian Member	Sat Mar 15 11:28:00 But sure, feel free to pretend to be all high and mighty because you told the big bad Americans that you wouldn't export your eggs to us. lol
Seb Member	Sat Mar 15 12:55:28 Bird flu? You mean the Yankee Virus?
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