Some economists are skeptical about including labor standards in negotiations to establish regional trade agreements involving developed and developing countries because:

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Some economists argue that developed countries may push for labor standards in regional trade agreements not because they are genuinely concerned about workers' rights, but as a way to limit competition from developing countries that have lower labor costs. This is sometimes referred to as "disguised protectionism."

Some Economists Are Skeptical About Including Labor Standards in Negotiations