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Today President Biden hosts German Chancellor Olaf Schultz at the White House.

Judging by the outward signs, the meeting is a little unusual. It's not exactly secret.

Here we are talking about it. But the two leaders are not calling much attention to their agenda.

Analysts think the two leaders may be talking through their concerns about China,

a country they see differently.

NPR Berlin correspondent Rob Schmidt is covering this. Hey there Rob.

Hey Steve. In what way are Biden and Schultz keeping this low key?

Yeah it's a little odd. The press will not be traveling with Chancellor Schultz on this trip.

There's no press conference on the agenda. The German Chancellor is not sharing any details

of what'll be discussed. According to German media, Chancellor Schultz is playing to give an

exclusive interview to CNN, but that apparently won't be broadcast until Sunday.

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