The group agreed to cease its strike against ships in the region in January, but warned at the time that "any aggression" from other nations would lead to further attacks.
Ford and Lutnick are scheduled to meet again in Washington, D.C. on March 13, where they're expected to engage in discussions about renewing the USMCA.
This comes after President Donald Trump rolled out 10% levies on all products imported into the U.S. from China in February, before raising rates to 20% in early March.
The highly concentrated egg market may also be contributing to the soaring consumer prices — and the spread of the virus, according to Food and Water Watch.