Liberia, July 20 -- Hearing into the contentious Executive Order 166 by the House Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was further extended to a later date following nearly four hours of presentations by contesting parties.

It can be recalled that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on June 26, 2026 issued Executive Order No. 166, which indefinitely bans the export of unprocessed natural rubber from Liberia.

Effective July 1, 2026, the directive prohibits the export of raw rubber forms-including natural latex, coagulum, cup lump, tree lace, and ground scrap. The administration enacted this ban to stimulate domestic industrialization, protect rural livelihoods, create jobs, and foster the manufacturing of finished rubber ...