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US Imports Eggs From Turkey and South Korea to Ease Shortage and Lower Prices
The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, confirmed on Friday that the United States is importing eggs from Turkey and South Korea to address a shortage caused by avian flu, which has driven up prices nationwide.
Rollins stated that shipments from Turkey and South Korea have already started, adding that the White House is also negotiating with other countries to temporarily source more eggs.
“We’re talking about hundreds of millions of eggs in the short term,” Rollins said. The sharp rise in egg prices stems from several bird flu outbreaks that have forced American farmers to cull at least 30 million birds, tightening supply.
Egg prices became a hot topic during last year’s presidential campaign, with Donald Trump using the issue to highlight frustrations over the rising cost of essential goods under Joe Biden’s administration. After returning to the White House in January, Trump tasked Rollins with finding ways to boost the egg supply and bring down prices.
Since then, American interest in foreign eggs has increased. Poultry associations in Poland and Lithuania confirmed that US diplomats had reached out, exploring options for fresh egg imports. Katarzyna Gawronska, Director of Poland’s National Chamber of Poultry and Feed Producers, noted that egg shortages are affecting several countries.
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), wholesale egg prices have dropped by nearly 50% since late February, suggesting that consumer prices may soon follow. The USDA accredited its strategy for the positive trend. Rollins mentioned that egg imports will stop once US poultry farmers can stabilize production and meet demand.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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