U.S. to increase egg imports from S. Korea to address egg shortages

South Korea is expanding its exports of eggs to the U.S. following its first-ever shipment earlier this month.

The U.S. is fighting a severe shortage of eggs caused by bird flu and has been reaching out to international suppliers in countries such as Türkiye and Brazil for egg imports.

Egg prices in the U.S. reportedly soared almost 60 percent on year in February despite pledges by the Trump administration to ease costs.

What's more restaurants in the U.S. are placing surcharges for dishes that contain eggs fanning greater inflation concerns.