Luis Jimenez

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs

Luis Jimenez is the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs. He serves as the primary Advisor to the USTR on Congressional Affairs, as well as the agency’s liaison to Congress. Previously he served as the Deputy Assistant Trade Representative.

Prior to joining the Obama administration, Jimenez served as the Legislative Director for Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel where he managed the Chairman’s legislative agenda. In addition, Jimenez served as Emanuel’s primary advisor for trade issues on the Committee on Ways and Means, and as Emanuel’s advisor for foreign affairs, immigration, defense and appropriations.

Before joining Emanuel’s staff, Jimenez lived and worked in Chicago, IL. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Kansas.