US EditionTrump administration sues California over cost of eggs
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – The Trump administration claims California's animal welfare laws have increased egg prices by 20%, arguing federal law should override state regulations on egg production and packaging.
- The Trump administration sued California officials on Wednesday in Los Angeles federal court over egg regulations it says have raised national egg prices.
- The lawsuit alleges that California’s regulations create excessive administrative obstacles that conflict with federal law governing egg safety and labeling, by imposing additional rules on eggs produced outside the state.
- In 2008 and 2018, California approved voter initiatives mandating that hens be provided enough room to lie down, stand up, stretch their limbs completely, and move around without restriction, with the goal of preventing animal cruelty and lowering the risk of foodborne illnesses.
- Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate stated that California's regulatory measures have driven up the cost of eggs, with the lawsuit claiming the state’s excessive regulations have played a significant role in increasing egg prices nationwide.
- The legal challenge reflects ongoing disputes about state versus federal authority over egg production and suggests continued tension over balancing animal welfare and consumer costs.
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