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Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends

Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.

September 8, 2025
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Mail Services Globally Pause US Deliveries Over Tariffs

As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels flowing through the U.S. each day, driven largely by e-commerce.

August 22, 2025
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Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet

Efforts to halt the fleet’s shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. But the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association says canceling the program will squander millions. 

August 18, 2025
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Post Office Names David Steiner Postmaster General

The U.S. Postal Service has selected FedEx board member David Steiner to be the country’s next postmaster general, the agency announced May 9.

May 9, 2025
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USPS Eyes FedEx’s David Steiner for Postmaster General Role

The USPS board has spent months looking for a new leader after Louis DeJoy abruptly resigned in March. DeJoy had pushed for sweeping changes to promote efficiency at the postal service.

May 7, 2025
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Struggling USPS a Privatization Target for Trump

The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling for years, and now President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering privatizing it. How did we get here?

March 25, 2025
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US Postmaster General DeJoy Resigns as Deputy Takes Over

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned, hastening his previously announced departure as the nation’s postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.

March 24, 2025
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US Postal Service Signs Agreement With DOGE to Spur Reforms

The U.S. Postal Service has signed an agreement with DOGE and the General Services Administration to help the agency in “identifying and achieving further efficiencies.” 

March 13, 2025
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.

February 18, 2025
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Trump Maintains Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods

President Donald Trump said he would maintain the duty-free exception for low-value packages coming from China until “adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue.” 

February 7, 2025