Post Office Makes Secret Deal, Asks Public What They Think
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals and changes to some special mail services that compete with private companies. This affects businesses and customers who use these negotiated mail options, possibly changing prices or service terms soon. Public comments are open until January 15, 2025, so everyone has a chance to weigh in before decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New negotiated mail deals for businesses
The Postal Service filed requests (accepted January 6, 2025) to add multiple negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Product List. If you run a business that uses these negotiated mail options, those contracts could change prices or service terms for your shipments; the public comment deadline is January 15, 2025.
Consumers may see shipping price or service changes
The Postal Service's filings to add many Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage negotiated contracts to the Competitive Product List could change prices or service terms for people who send or receive packages. Public comments on these filings are due January 15, 2025.
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