Taiwan says US notified it prior to announcing Section 301 investigation

March 12 (Reuters) -

• TAIWAN GOVERNMENT: THE U.S. NOTIFIED US PRIOR TO ANNOUNCING THE SECTION 301 INVESTIGATION

• TAIWAN GOVERNMENT: TAIWAN WILL CONTINUE CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH THE U.S. MOVING FORWARD

• TAIWAN GOVERNMENT: WE BELIEVE THE 301 INVESTIGATION'S OUTCOME WILL FULLY REFLECT THE PRIOR NEGOTIATION ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER THE AGREEMENT ON RECIPROCAL TRADE (ART)

• TAIWAN GOVERNMENT: ART PROVISIONS HAVE ESTABLISHED CONSENSUS ON MULTIPLE ISSUES POTENTIALLY COVERED BY THE SECTION 301 INVESTIGATION

• TAIWAN GOVERNMENT: THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE RELATIVE ADVANTAGES AND OPTIMAL TREATMENT SECURED BY TAIWAN THROUGH SIGNING THE ART REMAIN FULLY INTACT