Politics over eggs in America! Justice Department will investigate!
egg prices in America are skyrocketing these days. According to the US Department of Agriculture, as of february 28, the price of a dozen eggs in the Midwest has reached $ 8.41. Prices have increased by more than 200 percent compared to last year. Due to the rising prices of eggs across the country, the US Justice Department has started a preliminary investigation.
This will be the focus of the investigation
The department officials will find out in their investigation whether there is collusion between companies like Cal-Maine Foods Inc. and Rose Acre Farms Inc. to reduce the supply and increase the prices. According to the report of Bloomberg news Agency, a source has given this information on the condition of anonymity. san francisco is also in a similar situation as the Midwest. This week, the price of a dozen eggs in a supermarket here is $ 10.99. There is a huge shortage of eggs across the country. The situation is such that a limit has been imposed on buying eggs in some supermarkets.
Politics over eggs in America
The rising price of eggs in America has affected the pockets of the people. Amidst the panic of bird flu in America, it has become a topic of political discussion among critics of President Donald Trump. Leaders of the Democratic party are blaming trump for this surge in the price of eggs. And moreover, opposition to the trump administration has also started regarding this. This surge in the price of eggs has also drawn the attention of people who keep an eye on the law and the industry. Let us tell you that more than 130 million birds have died in the US since the year 2022 due to bird flu.
Investigation started in the trump administration
The Justice Department has not yet given any response regarding the investigation. Meanwhile, no statement has come from Cal-Maine Foods and Rose Acre Farms so far. According to sources, this investigation started under the trump administration is still in the initial stages.
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