US seeks Lithuanian egg exports during domestic shortage

The United States is facing an egg shortage and is now looking to Lithuania for help. The shortage comes after a serious outbreak of bird flu that killed millions of hens. As a result, egg prices in the US have skyrocketed, making eggs an expensive item. Over the past few months, the US has contacted various countries for egg exports, including Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. However, Finland has already turned down the request, leading to jokes on social media about "Trump diplomacy." This refers to former President Donald Trump's tough approach toward European allies. Reports say the US has now asked Lithuania about its ability to export eggs. Gytis Kauzonas, head of the Lithuanian Poultry Association, confirmed that the US embassy in Warsaw reached out for information, but there has been no response yet. Many Europeans are using social media to mock the US for asking for help with egg exports. Comments include jokes about begging and references to past US foreign policy tensions. Users highlighted the irony of the situation, suggesting that the US should invest in egg-laying hens instead of just seeking egg imports.