Trump's decision comes after Beijing earlier on Wednesday released its first two lists of American products exempt from increased tariffs. The Customs Tariff Commission's lists included fish meal, raw materials used in cancer drugs and some lubricants among other things. All items on the two lists will be excluded from additional tariffs for a year up to  September 16, 2020. The commission's moves are aimed to protect Chinese businesses and consumers from collateral damage in the trade war. Items on the  lists also include American raw materials that are crucial to the companies' business activities.