Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks attributed the lower border crossing numbers to actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration.

As egg prices reach record highs, seizures at ports of entry have risen by nearly 30%, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The spike came after an outbreak of avian flu led to the slaughter of millions of chickens across the U.

Since the start of the year, border officers in El Paso have encountered more than 90 people attempting to import eggs from Mexico.