Trump Tariffs Could Hike Prices of His Branded Bibles

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Recent international tariffs imposed by Donald Trump could potentially increase the cost of Bibles, including the version bearing the president's brand. The CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, a major Bible publisher, reported that they were actively addressing the implications of the tariffs.

Bibles are often printed on thin paper using presses located outside the United States, including in China. This is where Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bibles are printed. The tariffs announced by the president include a significant increase on Chinese imports.

While the exact printing costs and profits from the Trump-branded Bibles are not fully disclosed, global trade records indicate that a Chinese printing company shipped a substantial number of these Bibles to the United States last year. The potential revenue from sales is estimated to be in the millions. The impact of the new tariffs on future shipments of the president's product remains uncertain.