The Trump administration has called on European countries to supply eggs to the U.S., as Americans continue to face rising costs for this basic staple. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the request while Trump signed new tariffs on European aluminum and steel and threatened to impose 200% tariffs on alcoholic beverages.

The US President vowed to slash egg prices on his first day in office but instead has seen costs explode. Wholesale prices increased by an eye-watering 59% on a year-on-year basis in February, leaving hard-pressed American consumers deeply disgruntled.

Wholesale egg prices are starting to drift lower amid signs that the bird flu is easing, but don't expect to find lower prices at grocery stores yet. Why it matters: Even as President Trump is claiming victory,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has formally requested Denmark ramp up egg exports as American poultry farms battle the bird flu.

The US and Denmark may be at odds over Greenland, but when it comes to solving its egg shortage, Washington is looking to Copenhagen for help.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture contacted Denmark to explore the possibility of egg exports despite rising prices and tensions related to Greenland. The American request was immediately rejected. The Danes pointed out that there are currently no egg surpluses in Europe.