My apologies fellas,
I think I am correct in what I wrote, but I think I got two separate elements of the system confused. Yes, I think you are correct, the EFS will make it more difficult to move the stick aft. The crucial bit is that the aircraft is however automatically trimmed nose down by the speed trim system.
I interpret therefore that the net result would seem to be that, fortunately as I wrote, in terms of the required force, it is easier to lower the nose and that less trim would be required. Do you guys concur with that explanation?