Donald Trump recently claimed that egg prices have dropped, sparking backlash as many question the accuracy of his statement.
Donald Trump recently made a surprising statement about egg prices in the United States.
His comments sparked a lot of reactions from the public, with some people supporting him while others were very angry.
This situation has led to a heated discussion on social media.
Egg prices have become a significant public concern.
Eggs are a common food item in many households. They are an important part of many people’s diets.
Recently, the price of eggs has become a key topic of discussion among consumers.
Many people are worried about rising grocery costs due to various factors, including trade issues with countries like Canada, Mexico, and China.
People closely watch the price of eggs because it reflects the overall cost of living. If egg prices drop, it is good news for everyone. But if they rise, it can create frustration among consumers.
Donald Trump claims that egg prices have actually dropped in the last few days
During a press conference with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin on March 12, Trump claimed that egg prices had fallen significantly.
He stated, “Little things such as the cost of eggs – little to you, but big to the people out there. Down almost 30 percent, in the last, eh, few days.”
This statement surprised many and led to a wave of reactions online.
Reactions on social media
After his announcement, social media lit up with comments. Many users were quick to challenge Trump’s claim.
One person wrote: Ah yes, eggs cheaper than ever—if you buy them in an alternate universe where facts don’t matter.
Another user stated: Why do we even film him talking? He just lies about everything.
The second user added: All the posts I have seen are going higher , not down , more of trumps lies.
Does he EVER say something truthful. I don’t think he knows the concept of the word
The fourth user added: The world is in crisis and all he is worried is about eggs. I always said he is a bad yoke
Another user wrote: He probably doesn’t even buy eggs
USDA data on egg prices
Interestingly, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that egg prices had indeed decreased.
On March 11, the average price for a dozen eggs was $5.51, which is lower than the peak price of $8.17 earlier in March.
This information added fuel to the fire, as it seemed to support Trump’s comments.
However, it is important to note that wholesale egg prices, which are what stores pay, have fallen.
The national average for a dozen large white eggs is now just over $4. This is a significant drop from previous weeks.
However, consumers may not see these lower prices immediately in stores.
The delay in price changes
Experts explain that there is often a delay between wholesale price changes and retail prices.
Eggs typically have a shelf life of about four weeks. This means that it could take time for consumers to notice the price drops in their grocery stores.
Some may not see changes until late March or even early April.
Jeremy Horpedahl, an economics professor, pointed out this lag in pricing.
He emphasized that while wholesale prices are dropping, it may take a while for these changes to reach consumers.