19 September 2021 - Australia submarines

Biden: OK, next is the nuclear submarines for Australia thing.
advisor: It’s strategically better for Australia vis-à-vis China, so if they want it, we should too.
Biden: Any downsides?
advisor: Not really. France will get mad that they lost their contract.
Biden: That’s not a downside? Europe matters.
advisor: France will push harder for independent European military capability, and freeload on us less.
Biden: Perfect. Let’s do it.