Tech in the spotlight but Trump tariffs loom large

THEJAPAN MOBILITY Showis highlighting more than just cars or the types of fuel they use from electric to hydrogen, but also various kinds of futuristictransport.Think scuttling robotic chairs, like the Uni-One from Honda. The Tokyo-based maker of the Accord sedan says it is all about personal mobility as a mode for quick transport by 2035. Just sit on the boxlike machine as it zips around quietly.

- YURI KAGEYAMAAP

Toyota showed a helicopter-like aircraft with six propellers, which was still in development in cooperation with US aviation company Joby.Such gadgetry, as wellas more regularvehicles,are on display at the show, which runs through November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition space.Itwas previewed to media on Wednesday, ahead of its opening to the public on Thursday.Looming in the backdrop of the fanfare is the threat of auto tariffs under US President Donald Trump, raised to 15% from 2.5%, although an improvement from the