After the government of Joe Biden left the economy in an extremely delicate situation, one of the most vulnerable sectors was the poultry sector. Due to an avian flu outbreak in 2022, the Democratic government ordered the culling of millions of chickens, drastically reducing the supply of eggs.
Upon assuming the presidency, DonaldTrump decided to dismiss the Democrat's order, increasing the supply of chickens and consequently reducing the price of eggs, which in March is USD 3.45. At the time of the Republican's assumption, egg prices reached USD 6.55.
In January 2025, egg prices increased by 15.2% compared to the previous month, the largest monthly increase since June 2015, as a result of Biden's policy.
In the last year, prices have risen by 53%, and in the last four years of Democratic administration, they have experienced an astonishing increase of 230%, according to the consumer price index of the Department of Labor.
Since 2022, the H5N1 avian flu strain outbreak has affected more than 150 million birds, making it one of the most costly animal disease outbreaks in the country's history.
The loss of a considerable portion of the laying hen population has caused disruptions in the supply chain. Replacing the culled flocks takes months, as young hens must reach maturity to start laying eggs, which has prolonged the shortage and driven up prices.
Additionally, several states have implemented regulations requiring cage-free environments for hens, which has intensified the crisis, as producers struggle to meet the new requirements amid an already limited supply.
