President Emmanuel Macron directed that France recall its ambassadors to the United States and Australia after Australia scrapped a purchase of French submarines in favour of nuclear-powered subs built with US technology. Photo: AFP
France recalls ambassadors from US and Australia in protest over submarine deal
- Paris’ move is in response to US-UK-Australia security partnership widely seen as a way to counter China
- The trilateral pact includes nuclear-powered submarines, nullifying Canberra’s commitment to buy conventional vessels from France
President Emmanuel Macron directed that France recall its ambassadors to the United States and Australia after Australia scrapped a purchase of French submarines in favour of nuclear-powered subs built with US technology. Photo: AFP
