France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over submarine deal. The French Foreign Minister said in a statement that the decision, on request from President Emmanuel Macron, "Is justified by the exceptional seriousness of the announcements" made by Australia and the United States. He said the cancellation by Australia of a big contract to buy French conventional submarines in favor of nuclear-powered subs built with U.S. Technology is "Unacceptable behavior." Source 4e.