The Trade-Labour Linkage from the Eyes of the Developing Countries: A Euphemism for Protectionist Practices?

The article discusses the trade-labour linkage policy of the European Union and how developing countries view this on a bilateral level. It explains that the policy focuses on social justice, human rights, and regulation, but offers an assumption that members, such as India, Brazil and South Africa, perceive it in a different manner. It also explores the discussions and reactions of members during the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Meetings, in which the assumption is based on.