USPS Pushes New Priority Mail Contract Approvals Forward
Published Date: 8/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is asking for approval to add a new shipping deal to its list of special contracts for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. This means some customers will get new pricing options soon, helping them save money and ship smarter. Keep an eye out because these changes could start rolling out shortly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deal
The Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic negotiated shipping contract for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. Some customers will get new pricing options that could lower what they pay for shipping, and the changes may start rolling out shortly.
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