Egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed, surpassing $10 per dozen in some cities, while in Mexico, eggs remain as cheap as $2. The stark price gap has led to a surge in smuggling attempts, with border agents reporting a 36% rise in egg interceptions—San Diego alone seeing a 158% increase. Smugglers have resorted to hiding eggs under blankets and car seats, risking $300 fines.
The crisis is driven by avian flu, which has devastated U.S. poultry farms, leading the government to impose a 25% tariff on imports and launch investigations. With prices climbing, many Americans are willing to take risks for an affordable breakfast—making the so-called “egg war” far from over.
