Amazon and USPS Strike Deal

Yes. On April 6, 2026, Amazon and USPS signed a new delivery contract. Amazon will reduce its USPS shipping volume by 20%, far less than the 66% cut reported in March. The new deal runs through 2028.

USPS retains approximately 80% of Amazon's parcel volume, which translates to roughly 1.2 billion packages per year. This is enough to maintain USPS's rural delivery network and avoid the catastrophic revenue loss that was feared.

Yes. The USPS 8% surcharge was filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission before the deal was finalized and takes effect on April 26, 2026, regardless. FBM sellers who ship via USPS will still face higher shipping costs.

The gap between FBA and FBM costs hasn't widened as dramatically as feared. FBM sellers face the 8% USPS surcharge, while FBA sellers face a 3.5% fuel surcharge. The infrastructure stability from the deal means FBM via USPS remains viable, though more expensive than before.

The new contract runs through 2028 with renegotiation clauses. This gives both parties stability for about two years before terms need to be revisited.