"The amount we could export would not solve their egg shortage," says the head of the Finnish Poultry Association.

Summary

Finland has declined a U.S. request to export eggs amid a severe American shortage caused by bird flu.

The Finnish Poultry Association cited the lack of prior trade agreements and complex regulatory hurdles. Even if exports were possible, Finland’s limited egg production would not significantly impact the U.S. crisis.

Other European nations, including Sweden and Denmark, also face difficulties meeting U.S. demand, while Europe grapples with its own egg shortages.

The U.S. has turned to countries like Turkey and the Netherlands for supplies as bird flu remains a global issue.

  • Senal@programming.devEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    I suspect more people than you think realise this is a potential outcome.

    Assuming it boils over before there is another election (also assuming that’s a thing that happens), military action is 100% a playable card.

    It’s a toddler with a nuclear tantrum button.

    It’s honestly not that much different in type then most nuclear powered nations.

    The difference is “absolute last resort, and only maybe then” vs “they won’t let me annex Greenland and are being mean to me”

    Hyperbolic ofc, but illustrative.

    What are the reasonable good alternatives though?