The US is asking Denmark to give up not only Greenland, but also eggs

Published Mar 18, 2025

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The US Department of Agriculture has reached out to Denmark and other European egg-producing countries, seeking to import more eggs due to a domestic shortage that has led to increased prices. The US is looking for information on the availability and willingness of these countries to export eggs that meet US standards. However, the Danish Egg Association has indicated that there is no surplus of eggs in Europe due to a global shortage caused by rising consumption and bird flu. This request comes at a time of potential trade tensions between the US and Europe, with the EU imposing tariffs in response to US threats of tariffs and economic sanctions over control of Greenland.

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The United States has asked Denmark and other European countries to export more eggs amid a shortage and a sharp rise in prices for the product, according to a letter from the US Department of Agriculture to the Danish Egg Association, Reuters reports. In a letter dated late February, the US sent formal requests to egg-producing countries asking them to provide information on their ability and willingness to export eggs to the US market. “We are still awaiting further guidance from Washington on the next steps, but do you have an estimate of the number of eggs that could be shipped to the United States (provided they meet all import requirements),” the letter, sent in early March to the Danish Egg Association, said. The association responded by saying it would consider the US request, but warned that there was no surplus of eggs in Europe. "There is a global egg shortage everywhere, because consumption is increasing and many have been affected by bird flu," they explained. ...

Source: Agropolit