While Bitcoin seemed to be at the forefront of Trump and Bukele's priorities, their recent meeting at the White House revealed a different agenda. Far from discussions on digital assets, the two heads of state opted to focus on critical economic and migration issues.
In a global climate plagued by economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it may be logical for political leaders to focus on more immediate subjects than the digital asset revolution like Bitcoin. This is precisely what happened during the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Salvadoran counterpart Nayib Bukele at the White House on April 14.
While both administrations were known for their overt support for Bitcoin, the meeting actually focused on trade and immigration issues. According to the account shared by Bukele’s office, Trump notably discussed the possibility of transferring convicted American citizens to Salvadoran prisons, encouraging Bukele to expand the country’s prison system to accommodate more inmates.
Furthermore, the US President addressed the trade war he initiated, suggesting a temporary exemption for automobile manufacturers to ease the relocation of their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with that”, he told the attending journalists.
Notably, digital assets and Bitcoin’s (BTC) policy – a major cornerstone of both presidents’ agendas – were not on the agenda for this meeting. Despite that, both administrations had been distinguished for their unwavering support of cryptocurrency.
In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, a groundbreaking initiative followed by the establishment of a strategic reserve of Bitcoin by the Trump administration. They now hold nearly 198,000 BTC, worth over $17 billion.
However, El Salvador’s enthusiasm for Bitcoin is far from unanimous. The country has had to commit to dismantling some of its cryptocurrency-related initiatives as part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last December.
Although the Salvadoran Congress amended its Bitcoin laws in January to comply with this agreement, the government continued its daily BTC purchases. As a result, the country now holds over 6,100 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $520 million.
Gaston has been a writer for over 7 years and a passionate cryptocurrency enthusiast since 2020. He loves exploring the crypto ecosystem and is now dedicated to sharing his insights and discoveries through InvestX.
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