USPS Files for New Mail Deal, Invites Public Yawns
Published Date: 12/19/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change some special mail deals that compete with other services. This affects businesses and customers who use these competitive mail options. You’ve got until December 23, 2025, to share your thoughts before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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USPS Competitive Mail Contract Changes
If you run a business that uses USPS negotiated competitive mail contracts, the Postal Service filed requests on December 15, 2025 to add or amend contracts listed in dockets CP2024-596; K2025-680; K2025-825; and MC2026-136/K2026-136. The filings concern Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and an inbound multi-service agreement, and the Postal Regulatory Commission set a public comment deadline of December 23, 2025.
Changes May Affect Mail Customers
If you use competitive USPS mail services (for example, Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, or USPS Ground Advantage), the Postal Service filed requests on December 15, 2025 to add or change negotiated service agreements in dockets CP2024-596; K2025-680; K2025-825; and MC2026-136/K2026-136. The Postal Regulatory Commission invited public comment through December 23, 2025; these filings may change service terms for customers who use those products.
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