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Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape

News RoomBy News RoomJuly 10, 2025
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The United States government has recentlyffffffff sued California for regulation of eggs and chickens, alleging that “unnecessary red tape” led to an egg price spike across the country. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, targets three pieces of legislation: AB 1437, Proposition 2, and Proposition 12. These laws impose costly requirements on farmers, significantly impacting egg prices by blocking conventional farming practices that kept eggs affordable.

Under Proposition 2, farmers are prohibited from confining chickens to the extent that they cannot “lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs, and turn around freely.” This limitation severely restricts the confinement of chicken farms, potentially limiting access to high-value animals and reducing egg production. The lawsuit argues that California should instead implement a state-level egg regulation to ensure national uniformity, allowing egg producers to work across state lines without unintended consequences.

The dispute has produced significant legal challenges. In 2014, six states zipfile California in court, but the plaintiffs lost both in federal district courts and state court of appeals. In March 2023, the US Department of Justice launched an investigation into price fixing by egg producers during the禽 Flu outbreak. While price simulations suggested a sharp rise in prices before the virus, those hospitalizations in an affected area later led to a decline in some egg supply.

Egg prices have typically risen by over 60% in 2024, but they began to fall in April. This mid-cycle typically follows a high egg supply, but the spike at the time pushed prices harder. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified chickens as an essential food source, putting them at the center of farming concerns, despite governing them under overall production constraints. This has led to higher production costs, particularly for egg farmers who must protect eggs against price fluctuations.

The agreement to safely supply 5,000 tonnes of eggs to the US by July has saved food supply Shortage issues, especially in regions with historically high demand. Gi interestingly connects to the broader issue of food supply chains and digitization; however, it offers relief to certain markets.

While some argue that California avoids price points by prioritizing egg production over others, thelligh setting socialism principles remain intact. This trade-off of resources underscores the competitive landscape, where securing a niche market like eggs can be at the expense of major agricultural sectors, including onions, green beans, and cotton. The complications of effective regulation and_healthforamaged chickens further complicate the challenge of maintaining competition.

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