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.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has contacted Danish producers to supply eggs to replenish shortages affecting American stores. The shortage is due to the bird flu, which has significantly reduced the U.