The shortage of eggs in the United States
An outbreak of bird flu in the United States spread rapidly, and more than 166 million domestic fowls were culled. Due to the crisis in the supply chain, eggs suddenly became a "luxury item". In New York, the average price of a dozen eggs has risen to $8.47, and in some supermarkets, it even exceeds $15.
The US government has launched a $1 billion subsidy to deal with the bird flu epidemic and plans to alleviate the "egg shortage" by importing eggs. However, European countries generally responded coldly to the US "egg call order", either claiming insufficient production or inconvenient transportation. In short, they simply refused to offer help.
Eggs are irreplaceable materials
An egg almost contains all the nutrients needed for life and development: high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, premium fat, etc. It is truly a "fully nutritious food". Studies have found that consuming 1 to 6 eggs per week can significantly reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Eating five or more eggs can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Eating one egg every day can help reduce the risk of dementia.
In American food culture, eggs are also a classic element. Whether it's an American breakfast with eggs and coffee, or baked goods and cooking dishes, eggs are an indispensable and important ingredient. The increase in egg prices will directly affect the food budget of ordinary families, thus becoming a sensitive indicator of residents' economic conditions.
The teasing about egg prices on social media has also intensified along with the rise in egg prices. "The second-generation rich man stuffed the back seat of his supercar with eggs", "When proposing, he took out a dozen eggs instead of a diamond ring", "A hen that can lay eggs carried a Chanel bag".
Facing an "egg shortage", the United States once urgently sought to purchase eggs from European countries. However, the responses from countries such as Denmark, France and Sweden were almost the same: Europe had no surplus eggs and it was difficult to provide assistance. In the Netherlands, poultry farmers have even stated directly that they will not easily expand their exports unless the United States first lifts the 20% tariff on poultry products.
After US President Trump announced the imposition of so-called "reciprocal tariffs", US Agriculture Secretary Rollins issued a warning that this move is likely to cause the price of US eggs to rise again in the short term. Newsweek of the United States, citing the analysis of financial experts, reported that the US tariff policy may cause the US to suffer the consequences, further pushing up the price of eggs and eventually passing on the cost to American consumers.
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