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US Turns to Lithuania for Eggs Amid Bird Flu Crisis

3/20/2025

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In response to a devastating bird flu outbreak that has crippled poultry production and sent egg prices skyrocketing, the US is turning to Lithuania for egg imports. With Finland opting out of support, the US embassy reached out to Lithuanian producers. Meanwhile, social media users are having a field day, poking fun at the irony of past US-European tensions during Trump's presidency.

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In response to a devastating bird flu outbreak that has crippled poultry production and sent egg prices skyrocketing, the US is turning to Lithuania for egg imports. With Finland opting out of support, the US embassy reached out to Lithuanian producers. Meanwhile, social media users are having a field day, poking fun at the irony of past US-European tensions during Trump's presidency.