The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Waller (SSG 75), a Collins-class diesel-electric submarine, is seen in Sydney Harbour on November 2, 2016. PETER PARKS/AFP
* French fury towards the US and other allies has taken many in Washington by surprise.
* France is furious after Australia canceled a lucrative submarine contract with a French firm.
* Biden aides are said to believe Paris overreacted and will resume normal relations.
The level of French fury towards the US and Australia over a canceled submarine contract has surprised officials in Washington.
France recalled its ambassadors to both countries and accused the two powers of "lying" to its officials, a dramatic and public rebuke to nations is generally treats as close allies.
"There has been lying, duplicity, a major breach of trust and contempt.
This will not do," French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told France 2 on Saturday.
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WNU Editor: The U.S. and the U.K. are trying to repair the relationship .... U.S. and UK attempt to smooth tensions as France calls submarine snub a ‘crisis’ (CNBC).
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Unfortunately for France, it is not working .... France vents over submarines but alone on world stage (France 24).
