Turkey has begun exporting some 15,000 tons of eggs to the United States as a devastating outbreak of bird flu has cut U.S. production and driven up prices, a Turkish official said.
According to Reuters, the death of millions of laying hens threatens US President Donald Trump's pledge to cut everyday costs, as grocery stores ration supplies and restaurants raise the price of egg dishes.
Shipments to the United States from Turkey began this month and will continue through July, said Ibrahim Afyon, president of the Central Association of Egg Producers in Turkey.
“The export will be done through our member companies with the required licenses, while two companies will coordinate the process,” he said.
“A total of 15,000 tons of eggs will be shipped, equivalent to 700 containers.”
The United States is working to contain avian flu, which was first detected in dairy cows in Texas last March and has since spread to more than 970 flocks in 17 states.
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