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American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID funding upheaval

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Edesia Nutrition was among the fortunate few whose USAID agreement survived.

The delay in promised funds halted her production line, as well as payments to her largely American supply chain.

A spokesperson for the State Department replied to questions about the agency's payment systems.

The layoffs were "the hardest thing I've ever had to do," CEO Navyn Salem said.

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