France recalls envoys in US and Australia over submarine deal

The strained ties among the long-time allies come as the US and its allies seek additional support in Asia and the Pacific given concern about the rising influence of a more assertive China.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attends a news conference during the Foreign ministers of G7 nations meeting in Dinard, France, April 6, 2019.

(photo credit: STEPHANE MAHE / REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 05:05

France recalls envoys in US and Australia over submarine deal

The strained ties among the long-time allies come as the US and its allies seek additional support in Asia and the Pacific given concern about the rising influence of a more assertive China.

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France recalls envoys in US and Australia over submarine deal

The strained ties among the long-time allies come as the US and its allies seek additional support in Asia and the Pacific given concern about the rising influence of a more assertive China.

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