Bush has weak hand, especially on trade, as he heads to South America and woes follow him - U.S. Politics - BostonHerald.com

Bush has weak hand, especially on trade, as he heads to South America and woes follow him - U.S. Politics - BostonHerald.com: "Bush has weak hand, especially on trade, as he heads to South America and woes follow him By Associated Press Sunday, March 4, 2007 - Updated: 11:10 AM EST WASHINGTON - Second-term presidents often find comfort in foreign policy and overseas travel as they lose clout at home. A statesman-abroad strategy, however, will not work particularly well for President Bush on a six-day Latin American trip designed to signal a revitalized U.S. commitment to the region. Bush is unpopular throughout the globe, even in this country’s backyard, and will find it hard to escape the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan no matter where he goes. Bush’s trip _ to generally friendly nations _ is intended to show renewed interest in a part of the world that has felt neglected since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. "