New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Brazil's government said on Monday it will buy several domestic products hit by the 50% higher U.S. tariffs, such as acai, coconut water, mangoes and Brazilian nuts - and that it will pay an "adequate" price for them.

Coffee and beef did not make the cut, though they are also affected by the measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has linked the tariffs on Brazil with the trial of his personal and political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The development is the latest chapter in the tariff conflict between the Trump administration and Brazil. Most of the domestic products that the Brazilian government intends to buy, which also include honey and fish, will be used in state schools or in stock bu...