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Amazon Slashes USPS Shipments Amid Rising Costs

3/19/2026

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  • Amazon.com, Inc. plans to cut shipments through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by at least two-thirds, with the contract expiring September 2026.
  • Amazon says it aimed to raise volumes but alleges USPS ended talks December.
  • Postmaster General David Steiner warned USPS could run out of cash within a year because rising costs.
  • Amazon submitted a bid under USPS's auction process and seeks a reduced partnership, with contracts expected by Q3 2026.