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.
President discusses Brazil trade