USPS Adds More Shipping Deals to Its Growing Contract List
Published Date: 11/4/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service is adding new shipping deals for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to their official list of special contracts. These changes affect businesses using these services and could mean new pricing or options starting soon. The updates were officially filed in late October 2026 and announced in early November.
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