Amazon's US Postal Service Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Stagnate. The e-commerce giant is on the verge of abandoning its decades-long partnership with the USPS over a contract dispute, raising concerns about mail delivery and Amazon's expansion plans.
Negotiations between Amazon and the USPS Postmaster General David Steiner have reportedly stalled, prompting Amazon to consider cutting ties altogether. According to an anonymous source cited by The Washington Post, Amazon wants to extend its contract, but the USPS is planning to auction off last-mile delivery contracts instead.
Amazon has been a long-time partner of the USPS, contributing $6 billion in revenue to the postal service in 2025 and making up about 7.5 percent of its total revenue. However, with Amazon's own delivery network expanding rapidly, the company may not need to rely on the USPS as much.
If Amazon leaves the USPS behind, its own in-house delivery network could rival that of the Postal Service. In 2024, Amazon handled 6.3 billion parcels, second only to the USPS with 6.9 billion, and could overtake the USPS by 2028, shipping an estimated 8.4 billion packages.
The development has raised concerns about mail delivery and its potential disruption to small businesses and individuals relying on the USPS for services like package tracking and online shopping.
Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly said in a statement that the company remains committed to working with the USPS but is evaluating all options to ensure it can continue to deliver for customers. The fate of the deal hangs in the balance, but Amazon's expansion plans and its own delivery network growth suggest that the e-commerce giant may not be willing to give up on its ambitions anytime soon.
Negotiations between Amazon and the USPS Postmaster General David Steiner have reportedly stalled, prompting Amazon to consider cutting ties altogether. According to an anonymous source cited by The Washington Post, Amazon wants to extend its contract, but the USPS is planning to auction off last-mile delivery contracts instead.
Amazon has been a long-time partner of the USPS, contributing $6 billion in revenue to the postal service in 2025 and making up about 7.5 percent of its total revenue. However, with Amazon's own delivery network expanding rapidly, the company may not need to rely on the USPS as much.
If Amazon leaves the USPS behind, its own in-house delivery network could rival that of the Postal Service. In 2024, Amazon handled 6.3 billion parcels, second only to the USPS with 6.9 billion, and could overtake the USPS by 2028, shipping an estimated 8.4 billion packages.
The development has raised concerns about mail delivery and its potential disruption to small businesses and individuals relying on the USPS for services like package tracking and online shopping.
Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly said in a statement that the company remains committed to working with the USPS but is evaluating all options to ensure it can continue to deliver for customers. The fate of the deal hangs in the balance, but Amazon's expansion plans and its own delivery network growth suggest that the e-commerce giant may not be willing to give up on its ambitions anytime soon.
"The best way out is always through." 
It seems like Amazon is trying to find a way to deliver its goods without relying on the USPS, but it's hard to see how they can avoid the potential disruptions that could affect small businesses and individuals who rely on mail delivery. The USPS has been a key partner for Amazon, but it looks like their relationship might be coming to an end. 
Can you imagine a world without Amazon Prime? 
I mean, we all love our online shopping and 2-day shipping, but what about those small businesses and individuals who rely on USPS for package tracking and online shopping? It's gonna be a nightmare! 
The thought of Amazon cutting ties with the USPS is scary, especially since it's been a long-time partner. 
I'm kinda worried that if they do leave, we might see some major delays or changes in the mail delivery game. 
Let's hope those talks between Amazon and USPS can get back on track soon! 
I'm getting a bit worried about this whole situation. I mean, I love online shopping as much as the next person, but what happens to my package if Amazon decides to ditch the USPS? I've heard horror stories about delays and missing packages in the past... 
It's not just about me, though - small businesses and individuals really rely on the USPS for services like tracking and shipping. If Amazon leaves, it could have a huge impact on those folks. And what about the environmental implications of all that extra delivery traffic? 
I guess only time will tell what happens next, but I'm keeping an eye on this situation...
It could lead to more efficient services, but also less jobs and reliability for people who rely on mail services. We should keep an eye on this situation and hope they can come to a deal soon! 
we need amazon to keep their promises, not just to customers but also to those small businesses 
. It's all about finding that balance between competition and keeping essential services running smoothly 
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also what about those small businesses and individuals who rely on the usps? they'll be stuck with slower shipping times... hope these talks can get back on track soon 
. And yeah, it might cause some disruption for small businesses and individuals who rely on the USPS, but I'm sure there'll be new opportunities popping up too 
. Plus, let's not forget that Amazon's been contributing so much to the postal service already - $6 billion in 2025? That's crazy 
6 billion in revenue for them is like peanuts, but i guess it's still better than paying all those other companies to do their shipping 
... Now it seems like Amazon might just leave them high and dry if they don't get their act together. Like, what's the point of having 6.9 billion packages delivered last year if you can't even keep up with demand?