During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump pledged to reduce grocery prices, including eggs, stating in August 2024, "When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One."

Since taking office in January 2025, egg prices have continued to rise, reaching a record high average of $4.95 per dozen in January.

Surging egg prices are pummeling America’s bakeries

Surging egg prices are straining America’s bakeries | CNN Business
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Surging egg prices are straining America’s bakeries | CNN Business

Egg prices are surging after the ongoing bird flu outbreak and as a staple ingredient for bakeries, those businesses are being hit hard by skyrocketing costs.