Freight Technologies plans $20M TRUMP token buy to sway U.S.-Mexico trade policy

Freight Technologies to Buy $20M in TRUMP Tokens in Bold Bid to Influence U.S.-Mexico Trade

Microcap logistics firm enters crypto arena with high-stakes political play

In an unprecedented move blending crypto speculation, political advocacy, and cross-border logistics, Texas-based Freight Technologies (Fr8Tech) has announced it will invest up to $20 million in the Official Trump Token (TRUMP). The microcap firm, which focuses on U.S.-Mexico freight logistics, says the purchase is intended to both diversify its crypto treasury and influence bilateral trade policy under President Trump’s administration.

The announcement sent Freight’s stock (FRGT) soaring 111% on Friday before plunging 21.6% in after-hours trading, signaling volatility in both investor sentiment and the company’s strategy.

From freight booking to crypto lobbying

Fr8Tech, which has a modest market cap of $4.8 million, revealed that it had secured a convertible note facility with an institutional investor, with $1 million already committed toward TRUMP token purchases. This makes it one of the first publicly listed companies to openly acquire the Trump-linked cryptocurrency as part of a corporate strategy.

Fr8Tech CEO Javier Selgas positioned the move as a bold attempt to insert the company into broader U.S.-Mexico trade discussions, tying its future to Trump-era policy priorities.

“We believe the addition of the Official Trump tokens is an excellent way to diversify our crypto treasury, and also an effective way to advocate for fair, balanced, and free trade,” Selgas said.

The company is also an investor in AI-related FET tokens, currently valued at $8 million, which it uses to support artificial intelligence tools integrated into its logistics platforms.

Political crypto strategy or conflict of interest?

The strategy has drawn sharp scrutiny. Critics say the conflation of political access and token ownership crosses ethical boundaries—especially following Trump’s offer to dine privately with top TRUMP token holders. The plan has already prompted backlash from Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who called the arrangement “a clear case of selling access to the presidency.”

The controversy has sparked concerns about whether public companies should be allowed to financially engage in political influence via crypto assets, especially when those assets are directly linked to sitting presidents or candidates.

Mirroring Saylor’s playbook — with a political twist

Fr8Tech's crypto-heavy pivot mirrors strategies seen in companies like MicroStrategy, which famously anchored its balance sheet to bitcoin under Michael Saylor. More recently, Semler Scientific (SMLR) and Cantor (CEP) have joined the trend, as has Japan’s Metaplanet, which now holds 5,000 BTC and has issued debt to fund further purchases.

But unlike those firms, Fr8Tech is targeting a politically branded token as part of a dual-purpose strategy that extends beyond balance sheet diversification into geopolitical positioning.

The stakes for Fr8Tech

Fr8Tech has faced significant headwinds over the past year. Its stock has lost nearly 90% of its value and the company’s cross-border focus makes it especially sensitive to U.S.-Mexico trade policy, an area that has grown volatile under Trump’s renewed tariff threats.

By staking capital on TRUMP tokens, Fr8Tech is effectively betting that proximity to Trump-linked crypto communities—and possibly the former president himself—could yield favorable policy outcomes or visibility.

“At the heart of Fr8Tech’s mission is the promotion of productive and active commerce between the United States and Mexico,” Selgas emphasized.

Rising trend: politically linked crypto adoption

Fr8Tech is not alone in exploring this niche. In April, DWF Labs invested $25 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance project reportedly backed by the Trump family. WLFI plans to launch USD1, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries.

Such moves suggest a growing trend of politically branded tokens becoming tools for corporate engagement and influence, raising questions about how regulators and investors should respond.

Market reaction and token performance

Following the Fr8Tech announcement, TRUMP tokens traded slightly up at $12.70, gaining 0.1% on the day and 42% over the past 30 days. Despite the muted daily response, broader interest in politically themed tokens continues to rise amid election-year speculation and retail hype.

By fusing crypto investing, policy advocacy, and geopolitical alignment, Freight Technologies is testing the limits of what a public company can do in the digital asset age. Whether this gamble pays off — or draws further regulatory scrutiny — remains to be seen.

Stay tuned to The Horizons Times for ongoing coverage of the collision between politics, crypto, and public markets.