Summary

The Trump administration’s effort to import eggs to offset losses from bird flu is struggling due to logistical challenges and global supply constraints.

Many countries, including Turkey, are prioritizing domestic supply and imposing export taxes.

Experts warn that replacing U.S. egg production with imports is unrealistic, as the industry operates on a local scale.

To meet demand, the U.S. would need 70 to 100 million eggs in the next month, a goal analysts say is nearly impossible to achieve quickly.

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    2 days ago

    I mean, I fully expect him to try to throw out the regulations that require all of that checking to import eggs.

    It would be nice if he got rid of the regulations requiring eggs to be washed, like pretty much every other developed country.