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115 STAT. 2790 PROCLAMATION 7449-^JUNE 8, 2001 Ar1ide3 Gcaeril Exceptions Subject to the requirement that such measures are not app^td in a manner which would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination between countries where like conditions prevail, or a disguised restriction on international trade, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prohibit the adoption or enforcement by either Party of measures: A with respect to Chapter I, Trade in Goods, necessary to secure compliance with laws or regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, including measures related to the protection of intellectual propertyrightsand the prevention of deceptive practices; B. with respectto Chapter I, Trade in Goods, referred to in Article XX of the GATT 1994; or C. with respect to Chapter III, Trade in Services, referred to in Article XIV of the GATS Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude a Party from applyingits laws in respect of foreign missions as set forth in applicable legislation Nothing in this Agreement limits the application of any existing or fiiture agreements between the Parties on trade in textiles and textile products. Article 4 Tax ation No provision of this Agreement shall impose obligations with respect totax matters, except that: A Chapter I, other than Article 2 1 of such Chapter, shall apply only to taxes ether than direct taxes as defined in paragraph 3 of this Article. B Within Chapter IV, i) Articles 4 and 10.1 will apply with respect to expropriation; and ii) Anicle 4 will apply with respect to an investment agreement er an investment authorization. - 3B-