France Recalls Ambassador to the United States in Protest of Australia Deal

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President Emmanuel Macron of France decided to callback  his country’s ambassador to the United States, according to a connection    from the overseas   minister.
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Michael D. Shear

  • Sept. 17, 2021, 3:41 p.m. ET

France announced connected Friday that it is instantly recalling its ambassador to the United States, Philippe Étienne, successful protestation of President Biden’s announcement of an statement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia without consulting French officials.

In a statement, the French overseas curate said the determination was made by French President Emmanuel Macron.

“At the petition of the President of the Republic, I person decided to instantly callback our 2 ambassadors to the United States and Australia to Paris for consultations,” Jean-Yves Le Drian, the overseas curate said. “This exceptional determination is justified by the exceptional gravity of the announcements made connected 15 September by Australia and the United States.”

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