You may find it surprising that Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible, a product meant to promote patriotism and faith in America, was actually printed in China. This revelation clashes with Trump’s repeated criticisms of China’s trade practices, which he has long blamed for undermining American jobs and industry. While he has often pointed to China as an economic rival, the logistics behind this Bible reveal a different story about how political figures sometimes navigate global business realities.
Bibles Printed in China
According to trade records, a company based in Hangzhou, China, printed over 120,000 copies of the Trump Bumper Bible resulting in several batches of these Bibles being sent to the United States between February and March, 2024. China manufactured these bibles and exported them to us in high quantities. Bibles produced in China were laid back as the available production cost was less than $3.00. Upon entering the US, these bibles are offered for sale at a much higher rate with the lowest price being $59.99 and some specialized versions costing as much as $1000.
Such exorbitant pricing raises eyebrows. The bibles can also be sold at a production cost level totaling to about 7 million dollars which is a reasonable expectation demonstrating a huge profit margin. The former president did not comment openly about the policy of producing these Bibles, however paradoxical the policy may have been at the time of his presidency especially when his administration was at odds with China’s trading relations.
The Campaign Rhetoric vs. Business Reality
Trump has spent a significant amount of time over the years framing his political agenda as one that is anti-China. On the other hand, during his term in office, he levied tariffs against Sichuan Province products, accusing China of taking jobs from Americans, accused China of currency sabotage, as well as its participation in the outbreak of the Covid 19 virus. Trump’s allegations also extend to American-born Chinese where he has raised fears that they may be spies in the United States. Nevertheless, the business angle of purchasing his Bibles furthers the point about the global supply chain, how difficult it is to produce everything in-house, more so for even nationalistic and religious-oriented products.
In particular, Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible has been used as a weapon to advance Trump’s agenda with regards to the preservation of American culture which he perceives to be under siege including Judeo-Christian values. His marketing strategies depict him with Lee Greenwood the country music legend who released the much-loved patriotic song ‘God Bless the USA.’ The two have actively sought to push the Bible as a central element of the American faith and culture.
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Profitable Ventures
This Bible, too, is one of the numerous businesses that Trump has endeavored in during recent years. From digital trading cards to a variety of related products, Trump has been trying to cash in on himself and his fan following. The Bibles, marketed via a certain site that has no direct links to his political agenda, form a broader philosophy of mixing politics with personal business.
Trump is also, quite resolutely, retaining the anti-Chinese propaganda his people waged against China decades ago. Nonetheless, the Chinese origin of this Bible sheds light on the absurdities and contradictions of contemporary political branding and reconciling it with commercial activities. It also highlights the reality of globalization of production in a time when it is still acceptable within the ‘American’ context to use goods manufactured outside of America for the purposes of enhancing the ‘American’ image.
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