New York Attorney General Letitia James and other local government officials are warning businesses against price gouging as a result of a national egg shortage caused by the bird flu affecting poultry farms. Consumers are outraged by the spike in egg prices, with some feeling it is akin to robbery. The issue is also causing political problems for former President Trump, who had promised to bring down grocery prices. The Trump administration is blaming the Biden administration for the rising egg prices, pointing to actions taken by the USDA under Biden’s leadership as the cause. Trump’s nominee to head the USDA is working on addressing the egg shortage. The surge in egg prices comes as Trump signed executive orders implementing tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, which could impact the prices of other consumer goods and hinder economic recovery. Critics, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, have criticized the tariffs as harmful to American taxpayers and consumers. Canada, Mexico, and China have all announced plans to retaliate with their own tariffs.
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