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Andy Olson |
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Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional
Affairs
In this role, Mr. Olson is responsible for overseeing
Congressional consultations and outreach. Mr. Olson first joined the USTR team
in June 2005 as Deputy Assistant USTR for Congressional Affairs.
From 2001-2005, Mr. Olson served as Legislative Counsel to
Senator Bill Frist (R-TN), advising on foreign relations, international trade,
and financial services issues. During his time with Senator Frist, in addition
to working on trade legislation, Mr. Olson also worked on Africa policy issues
including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the crisis in
Sudan. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Olson
worked for Congressman Christopher Cox (R-CA) where he handled foreign policy,
international trade, tax, and financial services issues.
Mr. Olson earned his bachelor’s degree in Political science
and History from the University of
Mississippi, his Juris Doctor degree
from the University of Missouri, and a Master’s degree in International
Affairs from George Washington Univeristy’s Elliot School.
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