The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenXiaofei Xuin ParisPublished: 9:00pm, 17 Sep 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s state-of-the-union speech offered few details on new trade measures targeting China, but its sharp tone was designed to send a message to Beijing, analysts said.
