NEW: Egg Prices Plummet As Trump Policies Take Effect

After months of sticker shock at the grocery store, Americans are finally catching a break as wholesale egg prices continue to drop. Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the latest USDA report shows egg prices falling for the third consecutive week, offering a much-needed reprieve for families hit hard by inflation.

The USDA reported that the average wholesale price for a dozen eggs has plummeted to $4.15—marking a dramatic $2.70 decline from just a week ago. At the end of last month, prices had soared to over $8 per dozen, forcing many consumers to cut back on a staple in the refrigerator. However, as demand dipped and supply chain conditions improved, costs started to stabilize.

A major factor in the drop is the slowdown of avian flu outbreaks, which devastated poultry farms under the previous administration’s mismanagement. Experts also point to seasonal factors, noting that with Easter arriving later this year, demand has yet to reach its peak.

Despite the sharp decrease in wholesale costs, shoppers may not immediately see lower prices at their local grocery stores. The USDA noted that retailers are still selling eggs based on previous price surges, though many analysts predict that relief will come just in time for Easter.

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Wholesale prices in key markets are also falling. In New York, they’ve dropped to $4.78 per dozen, while Midwest warehouse prices have declined to $7.47. Even California, which typically sees the highest prices, has recorded a decrease to $9.48 per dozen.

Retailers are being cautious, with some avoiding price incentives to prevent panic-buying that could disrupt supply chains again. Still, egg inventory is growing, with national stocks of large eggs rising by 8.5% and Midwest stocks up by 10%.

NORTH PORT, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26, 2024 : Variety of fresh eggs in cartons on shelves at grocery store supermarket.

For months, the mainstream media blamed Trump for rising grocery prices, using the cost of eggs as a talking point to push a narrative of economic decline. Yet, under former President Joe Biden, egg prices reached historic highs, peaking at an average of $6.57 per dozen.

Democrats had hoped that inflation would hurt Trump’s popularity, but as prices begin to fall, that argument is losing steam. Some businesses, including restaurant chains like Waffle House, had even started charging extra for meals containing eggs. Now, as Easter approaches, Americans are seeing some relief at the checkout line.

via USDA

Under Trump’s first term, egg prices remained steady, averaging between $1.40 and $1.74 per dozen. But during Biden’s presidency, they skyrocketed due to inflation, supply chain issues, and an unchecked avian flu crisis—hitting more than $5 per dozen by early 2025.

Now, with Trump back in office, his administration is focused on reversing inflationary policies, reducing regulatory burdens on farmers, and restoring economic stability. While food prices remain higher than they were years ago, proponents argue that Trump’s economic approach—centered on domestic energy expansion and lower government spending—will continue to ease costs for American households.

For families tired of being squeezed at the grocery store, the shift is a welcome sign that relief may finally be on the way.