Video: Expectations for President Lula's Trip to the U.S.

March 13, 2009

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AS/COA hosted a pre-trip primer for media and the public in anticipation of President Lula´s first trip to meet with President Obama. Topics included issues to be discussed by Presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Barack Obama during their March 14 meeting; how they can expand cooperation on such issues as the economy, trade, energy, and climate change; and what role Brazil may play in mediating Washington's relations with Venezuela and Cuba.

Speakers:

• Clifford M. Sobel, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil
• Joyce Chang, Managing Director & Global Head, Emerging Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co
• Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Head of Emerging Market Research, Tandem Global Partners

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