Taiwan’s gridlocked government could secure a legislative majority and freedom to enact its policy goals if recall votes next week go its way. The immediate implications for the economy are limited – inflation could end up a little lower. But a concerted step-up in defence spending over the rest of President Lai’s term would ease strains with the US that recently have contributed to uncertainty about the currency.
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