The Trump administration has called on European countries to supply eggs to the U.S., as Americans continue to face rising costs for this basic staple. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the request while Trump signed new tariffs on European aluminum and steel and threatened to impose 200% tariffs on alcoholic beverages.

The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode. Wholesale prices increased by an eye-watering 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, leaving hard-pressed American consumers deeply disgruntled.

U.S. wholesale egg prices are shattering records as an accelerating outbreak of bird flu in laying hens slashes supplies. Trump promised to lower egg prices on his first day in office but prices increased 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, the first full month of his administration.

European Union wholesale egg prices have climbed to the highest level in more than a decade as bird flu outbreaks continue to roil the industry across the world.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approached Danish producers to sell eggs to address store shortages caused by bird flu, which has significantly reduced the American chicken population. What you need to know Why does the U.