Impact of Bird Flu Outbreak on Egg Prices and Border Seizures

Due to the bird flu outbreak, egg prices have risen, leading to an increase in people attempting to bring eggs into the U.S. illegally. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported a rise in egg seizures while interceptions of fentanyl have fallen. The Agriculture Department is working on importing eggs legally to address the shortage.

Bird Flu Outbreak and Potential Egg Imports

Due to a bird flu outbreak in the U.S., egg prices are set to surge 41%, prompting the government to consider importing up to 100 million eggs from other countries, including Canada. Trump's previous tariffs on Canada and Mexico may complicate the situation.