Donald Trump won the 2024 election in part because egg prices were SOOOO high, and “only Trump” could bring those down.
Fast forward to today as the cost of eggs hit a new record high – up 5.6% from last month. #SoMuchWinning
From AP News:
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief. Demand for eggs is typically elevated until after Easter, which falls on April 20.
Industry experts were expecting the index to reflect a drop in retail egg prices because wholesale egg prices dropped significantly in March. Trump tried to take credit for the lower wholesale prices the USDA reported in recent weeks.
The Consumer Price Index is calculated by the Labor Department. Read more here.
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