Amazon reportedly plans to end USPS partnership
According to a Washington Post report cited by Reuters, $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ is preparing to end its long‑standing partnership with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as the e‑commerce giant expands its nationwide delivery network.
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Financial Impact
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Amazon has been USPS’s largest customer, generating more than $6 billion in annual revenue in 2025.
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The potential exit could significantly hurt USPS, which has relied on large delivery contracts to offset heavy losses.
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USPS recorded a $9.5 billion loss in 2024 and has accumulated over $100 billion in losses since 2007, despite restructuring and legislative reforms.
Timeline
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Amazon is reportedly preparing to withdraw the billions of packages it sends through USPS by the end of 2026.
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Plans are not yet final and could change, according to the report.
Key Developments
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Postmaster General David Steiner met virtually with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on November 14.
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Discussions are ongoing, with hopes of reaching an agreement.
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Neither Amazon nor USPS immediately responded to requests for comment.
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Reuters noted it could not independently verify the Washington Post’s report.
In summary: If confirmed, Amazon’s move would mark a major shift in U.S. logistics, potentially dealing a severe blow to USPS’s already fragile financial position while accelerating Amazon’s push to control its own delivery infrastructure.
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