India, March 17 -- The United States has reached out to European nations, including Finland and Denmark, asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices. Finland has turned down the request, citing lack of market access negotiations.

Wholesale egg prices in the US are shattering all records as an outbreak of bird flu in laying hens impacts egg supplies. The US has struggled with bird flu for several years, and Trump promised to lower egg prices on his first day in office. However, egg prices increased 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, the first full month of his administration, reported Reuters.

According to Newsweek, in early March, the average wholesale price of eggs in the US hit a record high of over $8 pe...