TRUMP IN JAPAN: President Donald Trump is in Japan, the second stop of his three-country tour of Asia. He met with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this morning, and will soon address U.S. troops on board the USS George Washington.

Japan and the United States agreed to a deal on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way back to export markets for its nuclear technology and both look to reduce China's dominance over key electronic components.

Aboard the USS George Washington, Trump rallied an audience of US troops and hailed the US-Japan alliance, which he described as being "born out of the ashes" of the Second World War.Here are some of the highlights from his speech:

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed trade with Japan's newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi as Trump began one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.

Trump announces F-35 missiles for Japan arriving 'this week' during USS George Washington visit, signaling accelerated U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo.

Takaichi also accompanied Trump aboard a US aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, where they were greeted by thousands of cheering American troops. Takaichi took the stage and praised what she called the "greatest alliance in the world" and pledged to increase defence spending.

Trump met with new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi, who heralded the start of a “new golden age” in the bilateral relationship following tricky trade talks.

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aboard the USS George Washington, announcing missile deliveries to Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

Trump's most anticipated meeting on the three-country tour is with China's Xi on Thursday -- the goal being to end a monthslong trade war.

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

Trump earlier met with Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and addressed American military personnel on a U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told U.S. troops in Japan, “I’d love to have your job” ― quite the bold statement considering the president has been called a draft dodger for a claim of foot bone spurs that allowed him to avoid service during the Vietnam War.