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The Trump administration faces a dilemma as skyrocketing egg prices due to bird flu have forced Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to consider emergency imports.

With eggs now averaging $8 per dozen (up from $2.25 last fall), Trump may need to request imports from countries he's recently antagonized—particularly Canada, the largest U.S. egg importer, which Trump has threatened with tariffs and annexation.

Other potential egg suppliers (Netherlands, UK, China) have also faced Trump's recent hostility through tariffs or threats.

Meanwhile, Turkey plans to export 420 million eggs to the U.S., but this represents less than 5% of monthly U.S. production.

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[–] SabinStargem@lemmings.world 3 points 20 minutes ago
[–] Daisyday@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I dont think USA will be getting eggs because Doug Ford just threatened to cut power that we we supply to the US due to the tariffs going into effect tomorrow.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

good. let those fuckers that insist on supporting this Russian asset eat in the cold dark silence.

[–] irish_link@lemmy.world 2 points 21 minutes ago

I didn't support him. I am almost having an aneurysm every day from the lies and deceit that happen. Its going to suck for me and my family when we get the shitty end of the stick from all of this. HOWEVER, not only do I not blame any people or reps who would stand up to the cheeto mussolini but I encourage it. The only way the people who voted him in will learn is from how much it hurts.

I fear our country has fallen and will not be able to come back from it but I still have hope from our true allies.

[–] match@pawb.social 11 points 3 hours ago

most famines are manmade, exacerbated by a hostile or mismanaged government

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 66 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

If i was Canada leadership I would give eggs for 50% mineral rights and demand he say thank you and repeat he has no eggs over and over again.

[–] NotLemming@lemm.ee 2 points 2 hours ago

Haha. Make him say Trudeau is his egg daddy

[–] Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world 13 points 12 hours ago

I hope Trudeau tells him to pound sand.

[–] Routhinator@startrek.website 18 points 14 hours ago (1 children)
[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 6 points 4 hours ago

"JK, no eggs for Nazis!"

[–] moseschrute@lemmy.world 31 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

What if we take our remaining eggs and force feed them to trump until he explodes. I would be willing to sacrifice my eggs for that

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 10 points 23 hours ago

I'm thinking how he gets his protein has something to do with how putin controls him.

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 87 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Dear Canada, as an American, please don't send us any eggs. 77M+ people here need to face the FO part of FAFO.

[–] Enceladus@lemmy.ca 23 points 1 day ago (2 children)

At about 1,4$US for a dozen, why don't you come visit instead?

Peanut fried fries, day fresh cheese curds, steaming thick chicken BBQ sauce with an over easy egg on top is worth the detour.

[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

Been trying to get a visa and properly become Canadian ever since visiting and falling in love.

In time...

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[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 66 points 1 day ago (1 children)

One of the oldest addages: Don't put all your eggs in one basket

The US is facing rising egg costs because their chicken farms are absolutely massive and susceptible to disease. Ironically a larget network of small farms results in stable prices.

This is a metaphor for all of capitalism.

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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Fuck em. I like inexpensive eggs and it's not like they would send us shit if the shoe were on the other foot. Besides, we have a supply system and would effectively be subsidizing US exports with higher prices. So double fuck em.

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 3 points 16 hours ago

Also... You don't really need eggs. It's not water or medicine or anything like that, they just need chicken periods because they nood something to gobble down beacon

[–] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 86 points 1 day ago (19 children)

Trump Might Have to Ask Foes Like Trudeau for Emergency Eggs

Woah woah woah. Why the ever-loving fuck are they calling Trudeau a "foe"?! Are they just priming people to believe we're enemies now so that when the inevitable invasion comes they feel justified?!

Language matters and this is yet another disgusting betrayal.

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[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 39 points 1 day ago (5 children)

I hope Canada puts a 100% tariff on eggs to the USA, get those egg prices up to $1.50 per egg.

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[–] dhork@lemmy.world 186 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Trudeau should plan a meeting in Ottawa to sign the egg pact, then berate Trump's ill-fitting suit and say that Canada will slap a 100% export tariff on eggs to the US unless Trump hands over Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

He won't, because not even Trudeau is that big of an asshole.

[–] FabledAepitaph@lemmy.world 7 points 14 hours ago

"Canada is holding the egg cards! You've never once thanked Canada for our eggs!"

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I might just move to Canada if he does that.

[–] Yerbouti@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago

Sure, we have a golden citizenship for 20 millions (CAD, makes it cheaper for you). You'll still be an immigrant tho, so expect our conservatives to tell you your DEI if you work and a parasite if you dont.

[–] Artyom@lemm.ee 127 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (9 children)

Trudeau should provide eggs on these conditions:

  1. The egg cartons are labeled "a gift from your neighbors in Canada" with a flag on it
  2. The american flag isn't featured anywhere on it
  3. Trump's name and signature can't be featured anywhere on it

Then send Trump the agreement for signature. Points #2 and #3 are obvious things to leave off a carton of eggs, until you tell Trump he can't have them, then they'll become a critical issue blocking his signature. Then go on Twitter and Truth Social and say "We have 2 billion eggs ready for you guys and Trump is refusing to let us send them" and let the shitstorm follow.

[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

I was gonna suggest something more snide but yeah, just a friendly Canadian gesture would probably go further

[–] rayyy@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Maybe add requirement that Ukrainian aid be increased over 2024 level too.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 78 points 1 day ago

Also insist that Trump has never thanked Canada.

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