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A huge diplomatic
has started after France recalled its
to Australia and the USA. It comes after Australia cancelled an
to buy 12 conventional diesel-powered
from France. The 2016
was worth $37 billion to France. Instead, Australia will buy nuclear-powered submarines. France called the cancellation of the deal a "
in the back" and a "
" by Australia. France also recalled its
diplomat to the USA. It said the US and Australia were looking at "
cooperation on
-powered submarines".
