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In reply to the discussion: France recalls its ambassador to the US in protest of Biden's submarine deal with Australia [View all]orangecrush
(19,543 posts)35. Here's a wild guess
After taking office, it came to the attention of the Biden administration that France had acted against the interests of the U.S., perhaps making a deal with one of our competitors, say, Russia or China in the Pacific region?
They aren't going to tell us everything, and I'm sure Joe has very good reasons.
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France recalls its ambassador to the US in protest of Biden's submarine deal with Australia [View all]
BeyondGeography
Sep 2021
OP
Yes, when you run on restoring alliances and your oldest ally recalls its ambassador
BeyondGeography
Sep 2021
#3
If the US was giving them nuclear missiles I could understand but they are not doing that so imo its
cstanleytech
Sep 2021
#5
France lost a multimillion contract to supply Australia with submarines over this.
Lonestarblue
Sep 2021
#30
A European ally has withdrawn their ambassador. That never happened under Trump.
Calista241
Sep 2021
#31
Oh, and your knowledge of French military history apparently excludes Napoleon
BeyondGeography
Sep 2021
#11
These are good middle class jobs. Why would anyone want to send them to France?
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#26
I saw on another thread that the subs the French were building for the Aussies were diesel.
Jedi Guy
Sep 2021
#20
Also the French are trying to convert the nuclear Barracuda Class subs to diesel for the deal..
EX500rider
Sep 2021
#32
I know everyone is focused on France's reaction, but I find China's more interesting
Sapient Donkey
Sep 2021
#39