Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why
While egg prices have dropped significantly during the second Trump term, experts attribute the decline primarily to the recovery from avian flu rather than government policy. The administration's efforts to reduce regulation are noted, but economists suggest that tariffs and international conflicts have increased operational costs for farmers.
Why it matters
It provides context to political claims regarding inflation and the actual drivers of commodity price fluctuations.
President Trump has repeatedly boasted about bringing down egg prices during his second term. He's often blamed former President Joe Biden for the recent high costs American consumers were paying for the dietary staple, claiming it was his return to office that finally put an end to runaway egg prices.
It's true that the price of eggs has declined by more than half over the course of Trump's second term. According to federal data , the average cost of a dozen eggs when he took office in January 2025 was $4.95, while the typical price this August was just $2.27.
But the reasons why egg prices have plunged so far in that time are complicated, and agriculture industry experts say the administration has taken other actions that have made it harder for farms to turn a profit.
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