USPS Drops New Mail Deals: Keeping Snail Mail Snappy and Fair
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some mail services work, aiming to keep things competitive and efficient. This affects businesses and customers who use special mail agreements, with public comments due by April 22, 2026. No big price changes are announced yet, but the process is moving fast to keep mail services fresh and fair.
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Modification filed for International Contract 4
The Postal Service filed a modification (accepted April 14, 2026) to International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, and Priority Mail International Contract 4, including an extension of that agreement. If you run a business that uses that negotiated international mail agreement, this filing could change the contract terms; public comments on the filing are due April 22, 2026.
Request to add International Contract 19
The Postal Service requested (accepted April 14, 2026) that a new International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First‑Class Package International Service Contract 19 be added to the Competitive Product List, with materials filed under seal. If your business uses or depends on negotiated international shipping contracts, this could lead to a new standardized competitive product; public comments are due April 22, 2026.
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