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White House places blame on Biden over egg crisis
(MENAFN) The White House has blamed the administration of former President Joe Biden for worsening the egg shortage in the US, particularly ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration in January. The shortage was triggered by a severe bird flu outbreak in 2022, which saw a resurgence in November 2023. To control the spread of the disease, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) culled millions of infected chickens, contributing to supply shortages and a sharp price increase in some areas, with prices reportedly soaring by 200% compared to last year.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out that the Biden administration's actions, including the destruction of nearly 8 million chickens before Trump’s second inauguration, exacerbated the crisis. She referred to the situation as the "Biden Chicken Massacre" and stated that Trump, along with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, was working to address the issue.
In response to the shortage, Rollins announced a $1 billion plan, including $500 million for biosecurity measures and efforts to repopulate chicken flocks. The USDA is also exploring egg imports from countries like Turkey and reaching out to EU nations, though some, like Finland, have declined due to regulatory and supply issues. Additionally, Trump's 25% tariff increase on Canadian goods has further strained the egg supply, as Canada is a key egg exporter to the US.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed out that the Biden administration's actions, including the destruction of nearly 8 million chickens before Trump’s second inauguration, exacerbated the crisis. She referred to the situation as the "Biden Chicken Massacre" and stated that Trump, along with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, was working to address the issue.
In response to the shortage, Rollins announced a $1 billion plan, including $500 million for biosecurity measures and efforts to repopulate chicken flocks. The USDA is also exploring egg imports from countries like Turkey and reaching out to EU nations, though some, like Finland, have declined due to regulatory and supply issues. Additionally, Trump's 25% tariff increase on Canadian goods has further strained the egg supply, as Canada is a key egg exporter to the US.
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