US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China could result in a “Bible tax” and a shortage of Bibles, the US’ biggest Christian publisher and Bible charities are warning, according to report from The Associated Press.
They say that most of the US’ Bibles are made in China, where specific technology is in place, and Trump going ahead with new tariffs on Chinese goods could drive up the price for consumers, and potentially slow production.
Mark Schoenwald, the CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, told the US Trade Representative that the company believes the Trump administration “never intended to impose a ‘Bible Tax’ on consumers and religious organizations,” The Associated Press reported.
