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Summary

The Trump administration faces a dilemma as skyrocketing egg prices due to bird flu have forced Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to consider emergency imports.

With eggs now averaging $8 per dozen (up from $2.25 last fall), Trump may need to request imports from countries he's recently antagonized—particularly Canada, the largest U.S. egg importer, which Trump has threatened with tariffs and annexation.

Other potential egg suppliers (Netherlands, UK, China) have also faced Trump's recent hostility through tariffs or threats.

Meanwhile, Turkey plans to export 420 million eggs to the U.S., but this represents less than 5% of monthly U.S. production.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Out of chicks at the local farm stores too.

[–] [email protected] 93 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Dear Canada, as an American, please don't send us any eggs. 77M+ people here need to face the FO part of FAFO.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

At about 1,4$US for a dozen, why don't you come visit instead?

Peanut fried fries, day fresh cheese curds, steaming thick chicken BBQ sauce with an over easy egg on top is worth the detour.

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[–] [email protected] 72 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

One of the oldest addages: Don't put all your eggs in one basket

The US is facing rising egg costs because their chicken farms are absolutely massive and susceptible to disease. Ironically a larget network of small farms results in stable prices.

This is a metaphor for all of capitalism.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Trudeau would be within his rights to tell him to suck off

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Or "suck an egg" if you will.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Does anyone know what's happening to the tariffs ?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 weeks ago

The White House said they weren't coming, then Trump got mad and said they definitely were, now the White House is saying they don't konw it's up to Trump.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

Literally no one. Not even the fuck-wit-in-chief has any idea at this moment.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Let me interject a little hope into all the eggpocalypse doom and gloom ……. This morning I went to an excellent diner I’d never been to. The menu advertised $1.39/each to add additional eggs to a breakfast but that was the cooked and served price!!!!

This was one of those situations where even new tipping rules are insufficient. I had great food and fantastic service at excellent prices! What put me over the top is they only suggested 15% tip, like the old days. I’d never left 30% before but this was well deserved

[–] [email protected] 40 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope Canada puts a 100% tariff on eggs to the USA, get those egg prices up to $1.50 per egg.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What the fuck even is 2025 though

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago

Americas fall into full blown fascism.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago

“We MUST invade Canada. Not for the oil, not for the water, not for the minerals, steel or aluminum, but for the eggs! Get America cracking again!”

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