USPS Strikes Another Shipping Deal: Discounts for the Usual Suspects
Published Date: 4/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is teaming up with a partner to offer special deals on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® shipping. This new agreement means customers can enjoy negotiated prices and better options starting soon. If you ship packages, keep an eye out for these fresh, money-saving changes!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
USPS Negotiated Shipping Discounts
The Postal Service filed to add a new negotiated services contract for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. If you ship packages, this contract may offer negotiated prices and new shipping options under that agreement.
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