President discusses Brazil trade

President discusses Brazil trade The White House said Monday that President Bush and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a phone conversation focused on international trade.
   White House spokesman Frederick Jones said Lula called Bush Monday morning, and the two presidents agreed 'their respective trade negotiators had instructions to seek a comprehensive deal beneficial to all.'
   Jones said the conversation also touched on energy self-sufficiency. Brazil is a leading producer of ethanol.