USPS Adds Priority Mail Deals for Businesses
Published Date: 1/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding new special shipping deals for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. These deals affect businesses that ship packages and could mean better prices or options starting early 2026. Keep an eye out if you use these services, as the changes kick in soon and might save you money!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deals
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests on December 22 and 23, 2025 to add Negotiated Service Agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its Competitive Products List. The required notice date is January 6, 2026. If you run a business that ships packages, these new agreements may change the shipping contracts or options available to you.
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