USPS Crafts New Shipping Pact: Comments Welcome from Public
Published Date: 12/12/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some mail services work. This affects businesses using competitive mailing options and could mean new prices or service tweaks. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until December 16, 2025, to speak up!
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USPS Amends Competitive Mail Contract
The Postal Service filed an amendment (accepted December 8, 2025) to "Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 759" that may add or modify a negotiated service agreement on the Competitive product list. Businesses that use competitive mailing services named in the filing could be affected by the change. Public comments on the filing are due December 16, 2025.
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