The United States and the United Kingdom are looking to ease tensions with France after a deal with Australia that Paris described as a 'stab in the back.'
. A spokesperson for the French presidency said Monday that the call will happen in the coming days and that Macron wishes to get some "clarifications."
The new arrangement will see Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines rather than conventional ones — in what some experts describe as an attempt by the United States to step up its position against China in the Indo-Pacific region. "We recalled our ambassadors to try to understand and show these former partner countries our deep discontent. But also, once they are here we will have the occasion to reevaluate our position in order to defend to the best extent our interests both in Australia and United States," the minister added.
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