[Ministry of Commerce Responds to Expanding Purchases of Agricultural Products from the US: Open Attitude, Reciprocal Tariff Reductions a Prerequisite] According to Jinse Finance, Huang Ling, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a regular press conference on the 5th, in response to a question regarding imported US agricultural products, that Sino-US agricultural trade is an important component of bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector can enrich the diets of people in both countries and provide stable economic income for businesses and farmers, bringing tangible benefits to both sides. China has always maintained an open attitude towards expanding purchases of agricultural products from the US, but this is contingent on the implementation of the "30 billion for 30 billion" reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement reached by both sides. It is hoped that the US will work with China to create more favorable conditions for agricultural trade between the two countries through joint tariff reductions, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and expansion of market access. (Xinhua News Agency)