Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why

Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why

Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.(Image...

Eggs are given out for free in front of Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen in New York City on March 21, 2025. The cost of a dozen eggs reached a record high of $6.23 that month.

Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration’s tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.

(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)

Source: NPR Topics: News

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