US Doubles Brazilian Egg Imports Amid Bird Flu Crisis

The U.S. has significantly increased imports of Brazilian eggs, previously used for pet food, as part of efforts to alleviate the impact of rising egg prices due to a bird flu outbreak that has led to the loss of nearly 170 million birds. The Trump administration is also considering relaxing regulations to allow eggs from broiler chickens, which could be used in processed foods, although this raises food safety concerns. In February, egg prices surged by 53.6%, prompting a $1 billion plan aimed at stabilizing prices and preventing future outbreaks. The administration is actively seeking to import more eggs from Turkey, South Korea, and other countries to address the shortage. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently reviewing a petition to allow the sale of broiler chicken eggs for human consumption. These measures come amid ongoing food inflation and strained grocery supply chains, exacerbated by international trade tensions.