U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer dropped in on an Oregon lumber company last week, according to a company executive, and later praised Tualatin-based Buckeye Pacific in a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump.

“Her visit was very unexpected, but I can confirm that she visited our office,” said company Controller Josh Sargent.

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