France recalled its Ambassador to the US over the incident.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart, President Joe Biden, will discuss the diplomatic row over a nuclear submarine deal within the next few days.
A French government spokesperson says the country will be seeking 'clarification' over the cancellation of the order by Australia.
The country's instead struck an agreement with America and the UK.
French diplomat Gerard Araud explains why they're upset.
Breaking News: France recalled its ambassador to the U.S. in protest over America's deal to help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines.https://t.co/Ht4FGZu4gs
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