As he announced sweeping tariffs, President Trump claimed there had been a large decline in the price of eggs. That’s not the whole picture.

President Donald Trump announced a significant 59% drop in egg prices, following efforts led by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. USDA reports

US President Donald Trump claimed that egg prices in America were down by 50 per cent during his keynote address at the White House Iftaar Party. He also mocked the media for reporting that egg prices had increased and blamed former President Joe Biden for the initial price rise.

Egg prices soared to ridiculous heights in 2025, but are they finally on the way back down? It might not seem like it, but the answer is complicated.

Here’s how to get started with as little as $10 Some relief may finally be on the way, as the wholesale egg prices have started to fall. However, Easter and a lag between the changes in wholesale and consumer prices may mean that relief doesn't come immediately for frustrated grocery shoppers,

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.” Meanwhile, at a Whole Foods uptown, the egg crisis enveloping the Big Apple has left the shelves eerily barren. And at delis across the city, shopkeepers have taken to selling “loosies” – single eggs for those unable to fork out $13 for a dozen.

The price of wholesale eggs dropped by 9%, according to the Agriculture Department. The American Farm Bureau says the lower costs come from fewer bird flu cases. Meanwhile, AAA reports the average price of gas in the DFW area increased as much as 40 cents per gallon in less than 24 hours.

The cost of a dozen eggs seems to have come down. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said egg prices fell about 9% last week and are about $3 a dozen. The price of eggs had skyrocketed over the past few months due to the bird flu outbreak.

During an event announcing sweeping new tariffs, President Trump took credit for the falling price of eggs. One of his administration's first moves was importing more eggs.