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Thomas Trendl

Thomas Trendl

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Trade Remedies | Trade Policy & Negotiations | WTO Disputes | Customs

Career

Tom Trendl advises and advocates on behalf of foreign and domestic clients on regulatory and appellate international trade matters. His practice includes antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations, reviews and appeals; WTO Agreement and NAFTA interpretations; Section 332 trade and competitiveness studies; and Section 201 "safeguard" investigations. Tom regularly practices before most major US trade forums, including the US Department of Commerce (DOC), US International Trade Commission (ITC), Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Court of International Trade (CIT), and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).

Over the last 30 years, Tom has represented clients in numerous AD/CVD investigations and administrative reviews. He counsels clients on effective implementation of company trade strategies in the context of international trade law, advises clients on the requirements and procedures of US trade law and compliance with such, assists clients in responding to US government agency requests for information, and advocates on behalf of clients before the relevant agencies and courts. Tom has led dozens of successful verifications for clients across the globe. This work has included both market and non-market economy (NME) cases for large multinationals and privately held companies.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of International Law and Practice

District of Columbia Bar Association, International Law Section

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Thomas Trendl often works with industry associations and government on a range of antidumping matters. He regularly appears at the WTO, ITC and DOC.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Thomas is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable. He is very smart, very practical and ethical. He is hard-working, professional and courteous.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Thomas is an experienced trade lawyer who knows the ins and outs of antidumping law.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Guide to the USA

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