PRC Eyes New USPS Mail Deals: Snore-Fest Alert
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to make for special mail services. These changes could add or update products that compete with private companies, and the public can share their thoughts by March 21, 2025. If you use or work with postal services, keep an eye out for these updates—they might affect prices or options soon!
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New international postal contracts filed
On March 13, 2025 the Postal Service filed requests to add three negotiated international shipping contracts — Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First‑Class Package International Service Contracts 58, 59, and 60 — to the Competitive Product List. If you send or work with international mail, monitor these filings because the changes may affect shipping prices or service options; public comments are due March 21, 2025.
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