USDA Vows Action to Lower Egg Prices

Secretary Rollins says Trump administration ready to intervene on soaring costs

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:43am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A close-up painting of a carton of eggs on a wooden table, with warm lighting and deep shadows creating a pensive, nostalgic mood.As egg prices soar, the USDA signals it may intervene to provide relief for American consumers.Washington Today

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has vowed to take action to lower the rising price of eggs in the United States, according to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. Rollins told Breitbart News that the Trump administration is closely monitoring the issue and prepared to take any necessary steps to address the problem.

Why it matters

The rising cost of eggs has become a significant concern for many American households, putting pressure on family budgets and sparking political attention. As a key staple food, affordable access to eggs is an important economic and food security issue.

The details

Secretary Rollins stated that the USDA and the Trump administration are closely tracking egg prices and prepared to intervene if necessary to bring costs down. No specific policy actions were detailed, but Rollins indicated the administration is willing to use its full range of tools and authorities to address the problem.

  • The USDA comments were made late last week.

The players

Brooke Rollins

The current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, appointed by President Trump in 2019.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who appointed Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“President Donald Trump and his administration are keenly focused on lowering the price of eggs in the United States and prepared to take any and all actions needed to do so.”

— Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

The takeaway

The USDA's commitment to addressing rising egg prices demonstrates the political sensitivity around food costs and the administration's willingness to intervene in market dynamics to provide relief for American consumers.