Macron RECALLS French ambassador to the US over 'unacceptable' AUKUS submarine pact

In a stunning break with the United States' oldest ally, France has recalled its ambassador to the US after a blowup over a new pact between the US, Great Britain, and Australia.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves LeDrian announced the move to recall ambassador Philippe Etienne Friday night, saying it came in a request from French President Emmanuel Macron. 

He cited the 'exceptional seriousness of the announcements' – which caught France off guard and resulted in the cancelation of multi-billion dollar contracts for Australia to build and purchase French diesel submarines for its defense. 

France also recalled its ambassador to Australia – but not to the UK, although a diplomat also dinged Britain for acting 'opportunistically.' 

He called the nixing of the $90 billion sub contract 'unacceptable behavior.' 

Le Drian said in a statement: 'At the request of the President of the Republic, I have decided to immediately recall our two ambassadors to the United States and Australia to Paris for consultations. This exceptional decision is justified by the exceptional gravity of the announcements made on 15 September by Australia and the United States.'

The move, reported by the Associated Press, comes amid a huge backlash in France over the move.