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Trump Admin investigates Biden-era decision to kill 100 million chickens over bird flu

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The Trump administration is investigating the Biden administration’s policy of mass poultry culling in response to bird flu, which led to the slaughter of 100 million chickens and skyrocketing egg prices. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced new efforts to lower costs and explore alternative containment strategies.

 

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  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a plan to combat high egg prices, blaming Obama-era overregulation for the crisis.
  • The Trump administration is reviewing whether mass culling is necessary and launching pilot programs to test alternative methods.
  • Short-term relief efforts include importing eggs, though Rollins emphasized domestic solutions as the priority.

 

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The Trump administration is investigating the Biden administration’s handling of the bird flu crisis, specifically the decision to slaughter over 100 million chickens in an effort to contain the virus. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the inquiry during an appearance on America’s Newsroom, where she also introduced a new plan aimed at stabilizing egg prices.

The mass culling policy, which led to devastating losses for poultry farmers, was implemented during the Biden administration under federal guidelines that mandated widespread slaughter whenever bird flu outbreaks were detected. The move, coupled with supply chain disruptions, sent egg prices soaring in recent years. Rollins criticized the policy as part of a broader pattern of overregulation dating back to the Obama administration.

“When you go back to the long road of overregulation, it really started under President Obama,” Rollins said. “The result has been farmers struggling, higher food prices, and ultimately, policies that aren’t even proving effective.”

Rollins confirmed that the Trump administration is researching whether a shift in policy could mitigate outbreaks without resorting to mass culling. She revealed that pilot programs would be launched in select farms across the country to test alternative containment strategies.

“The avian flu spreads rapidly, and in many cases, the chickens succumb within days. But we are working with farmers who are willing to try new approaches,” she explained.

While the administration pursues long-term solutions, Rollins said they are taking immediate action by increasing egg imports to offset supply shortages. However, she emphasized that relying on foreign eggs is not a sustainable fix.

“This is about getting prices down now, but we are committed to ensuring America’s farmers are in the best position to supply our own food,” Rollins stated.

The Trump administration’s investigation into the Biden-era policies could lead to a shift in how the U.S. handles future avian flu outbreaks. With food prices remaining a top concern for American families, the administration is making it clear that restoring affordability and protecting farmers is a top priority.

 

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Big win for Alberta and Canada: Statement from Premier Smith

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Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on the April 2, 2025 U.S. tariff announcement:

“Today was an important win for Canada and Alberta, as it appears the United States has decided to uphold the majority of the free trade agreement (CUSMA) between our two nations. It also appears this will continue to be the case until after the Canadian federal election has concluded and the newly elected Canadian government is able to renegotiate CUSMA with the U.S. administration.

“This is precisely what I have been advocating for from the U.S. administration for months.

“It means that the majority of goods sold into the United States from Canada will have no tariffs applied to them, including zero per cent tariffs on energy, minerals, agricultural products, uranium, seafood, potash and host of other Canadian goods.

“There is still work to be done, of course. Unfortunately, tariffs previously announced by the United States on Canadian automobiles, steel and aluminum have not been removed. The efforts of premiers and the federal government should therefore shift towards removing or significantly reducing these remaining tariffs as we go forward and ensuring affected workers across Canada are generously supported until the situation is resolved.

“I again call on all involved in our national advocacy efforts to focus on diplomacy and persuasion while avoiding unnecessary escalation. Clearly, this strategy has been the most effective to this point.

“As it appears the worst of this tariff dispute is behind us (though there is still work to be done), it is my sincere hope that we, as Canadians, can abandon the disastrous policies that have made Canada vulnerable to and overly dependent on the United States, fast-track national resource corridors, get out of the way of provincial resource development and turn our country into an independent economic juggernaut and energy superpower.”

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Canada may escape the worst as Trump declares America’s economic independence with Liberation Day tariffs

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On Wednesday, President Trump declared a national emergency to implement a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imported goods, calling it a “Declaration of Economic Independence.” Trump said the tariffs would revitalize the domestic economy, declaring that, “April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn.”

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  • The baseline 10% tariff will take effect Saturday, while targeted “reciprocal” tariffs—20% on the EU, 24% on Japan, and 17% on Israel—begin April 9th. Trump also imposed 25% tariffs on most Canadian and Mexican goods, as well as on all foreign-made cars and auto parts, effective early Thursday.

  • Trump justified the policy by citing foreign trade restrictions and long-standing deficits. He pointed to policies in Australia, the EU, Japan, and South Korea as examples of protectionist barriers that unfairly harm American workers and industries.

  • The White House estimates the 10% tariff could generate $200 billion in revenue over the next decade. Officials say the added funds would help reduce the federal deficit while giving the U.S. stronger leverage in negotiations with countries running large trade surpluses.

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President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a broad new tariff policy affecting every imported product into the United States, marking what he described as the beginning of a new economic era. Declaring a national emergency from the White House Rose Garden, the president announced a new 10% baseline tariff on all imports, alongside steeper country-specific tariffs targeting longstanding trade imbalances.

“This is our Declaration of Economic Independence,” Trump said. “Factories will come roaring back into our country — and you see it happening already.”

The tariffs, which take effect Saturday, represent a substantial increase from the pre-Trump average U.S. tariff rate and are part of what the administration is calling “Liberation Day” for American industry. Reciprocal tariffs kick in April 9th, with the administration detailing specific rates—20% for the European Union, 24% for Japan, and 17% for Israel—based on calculations tied to bilateral trade deficits.

“From 1789 to 1913, we were a tariff-backed nation,” Trump said. “The United States was proportionately the wealthiest it has ever been.” He criticized the establishment of the income tax in 1913 and blamed the 1929 economic collapse on a departure from tariff-based policies.

To underscore the move’s long-anticipated nature, Trump noted he had been warning about unfair trade for decades. “If you look at my old speeches, where I was young and very handsome… I’d be talking about how we were being ripped off by these countries,” he quipped.

The president also used the moment to renew his push for broader economic reforms, urging Congress to eliminate federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits. He also proposed allowing Americans to write off interest on domestic auto loans.

Critics of the plan warned it could raise prices for consumers, noting inflation has already risen 22% under the Biden administration. However, Trump pointed to low inflation during his first term—when he imposed more targeted tariffs—as proof his strategy can work without sparking runaway costs.

White House officials reportedly described the new baseline rate as a guardrail against countries attempting to game the system. One official explained the methodology behind the reciprocal tariffs: “The trade deficit that we have with any given country is the sum of all trade practices, the sum of all cheating,” adding that the tariffs are “half of what they could be” because “the president is lenient and he wants to be kind to the world.”

In addition to Wednesday’s sweeping changes, Trump’s administration recently imposed a 25% tariff on Chinese goods tied to fentanyl smuggling and another 25% on steel and aluminum imports—revoking previous carve-outs for countries like Brazil and South Korea. Future tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and raw materials such as copper and lumber are reportedly under consideration.

Trump closed his remarks with a message to foreign leaders: “To all of the foreign presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens, ambassadors… I say, ‘Terminate your own tariffs, drop your barriers.’” He declared April 2nd “the day America’s destiny was reclaimed” and promised, “This will indeed be the golden age of America.”

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