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2. The United States shall notify Switzerland of any such more favorable terms and shall apply such more favorable terms automatically under this Agreement as if they were specified in this Agreement and effective as of the date of the entry into force of the agreement

incorporating the more favorable terms, unless Switzerland declines the application thereof.

Article 13 Reciprocal Information Exchange

Consistent with its obligations under the Convention, as may be amended, the United States shall continue to cooperate with Switzerland to respond to requests pursuant to the

Convention, as may be amended, to collect and exchange information on accounts held in U.S. financial institutions by residents of Switzerland. In addition, when and to the extent Switzerland seeks to collaborate with the United States to implement FATCA based on direct reporting by Swiss Financial Institutions to the Swiss Government followed by the

transmission of such information to the United States, the United States is willing to negotiate such an agreement on a reciprocal basis on the same terms and conditions as similar

agreements concluded with other Partner Jurisdictions, subject to both Parties having

determined that the standards of confidentiality and other prerequisites for such cooperation are fulfilled.

Part E – Final Provisions

Article 14 Consultations and Amendments

1. In case any difficulties in the implementation or interpretation of this Agreement arise, either Party may request consultations to develop appropriate measures to ensure the

fulfillment of this Agreement.

2. This Agreement may be amended by written mutual consent of the Parties. Unless otherwise agreed upon, such an amendment shall enter into force through the same procedures as set forth in paragraph 1 of Article 16 of this Agreement.

Article 15 Annexes

The Annexes form an integral part of this Agreement.

Article 16 Term of Agreement

1. Each Party shall notify the other Party in writing through diplomatic channels upon completion of the procedures required by its law for bringing this Agreement into force. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the later of such notifications and shall

continue in force until terminated.