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Britain acted in opportunistic manner over U.S.-Australia deal -French source

Published 17/09/2021, 21:29
Updated 17/09/2021, 21:30
© Reuters. A Union Jack flag flutters as Big Ben clock tower is seen behind at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain September 11, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

PARIS (Reuters) - The United Kingdom acted in an opportunistic manner in the deal struck between the United States and Australia which ended a $40 billion submarine contract deal between Canberra and Paris, a French diplomatic source said on Friday.

"The UK accompanied this operation opportunistically," the French diplomatic source said. "We do not need to consult in Paris with our ambassador to know what to think and what conclusions to draw from it."

France has not mentioned Britain in any official communication regarding the deal, focusing its ire on Australia and in particular the United States.

Latest comments

How can the French say that when they held a blatant 'US bank conference' a few weeks ago and were clear about trying to pay for and steal US bank business from the UK by any means.Karma.
dry your eyes princess
knowing the petulant french they will likely sail their fishing boats to blockade Canberra
Maybe Australia can give the French boats a few shunts with their new nuclear powered submarines if they do lol
the arrogant French have got their own medicine
When the EU wants to side with the CCP; its not an option !
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