Trump's Proposed Tariffs On China Will Impact The Cost of Bibles

AP reports that the Trump Administration's proposed 25% tariffs on imports from China will make Bibles more expensive and impact Christian evangelical organizations that give away Bibles as part of their religious activity. Imposition of those tariffs is now on hold as trade negotiations have resumed. Over half of the Bibles printed worldwide come from China where printers have adapted to the specialized printing requirements needed for production. It is estimated that 150 million Bibles are printed in China each year and that some 20 million are sold each year in the United States. Bible publishers have told the U.S. Trade Representative that the printing of books does not involve technology that is at risk of theft by China.