U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls

President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.

Mar 28, 2025 - 11:30
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U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls
Signs in a grocery store in Hailey, Idaho, tout the price of eggs compared to competitors. Egg prices have risen during the fight against bird flu — and U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its agents are intercepting more eggs at the border, as people try to bring them in without authorization.

President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.

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