New York Attorney General Letitia James and other local government officials are warning businesses against price gouging amidst a national egg shortage caused by the bird flu. Consumers are outraged at the dramatic increase in egg prices. The issue is also posing a potential political problem for former President Trump, who promised to lower grocery prices during his time in office.
The Trump Administration is blaming the Biden Administration for the rising egg prices, citing the USDA’s decision to cull over 100 million chickens as the reason for the egg shortage. Trump’s pick to head the USDA, Brooke Collins, is working on addressing the egg shortage. The surge in egg prices comes as Trump has implemented tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, which economists predict will drive up prices of other consumer goods and impact the strong post-pandemic economic recovery that began under Biden.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized the tariffs, stating that it will be the American taxpayers who will ultimately pay the price. Canada, Mexico, and China have all vowed to retaliate against the tariffs. Overall, the rising egg prices and the implementation of tariffs are causing concern among consumers and economists about the impact on the economy and the cost of living for Americans.
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