Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China

Germany has signaled its willingness for the EU to take firmer action to stop a surge in Chinese goods, buoying a new push by the European Commission to strengthen the bloc’s trade defenses. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with her fellow commissioners on Friday to chart the future of the bloc’s relations with China and to develop a slew of policies meant to keep Beijing at arm’s length. While national governments led by France are demanding action to protect European industry, Ger