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Consumers to Feel Tariff Pain as Small Parcel Exemption Ends

President Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to scrap the policy means that surprise bills will increasingly accompany deliveries that have become a staple of modern life for many consumers.

August 28, 2025
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UPS Outsources Weather Forecasting Operation

The company has also shifted its technology support functions in recent months to third-party tech vendors.

August 27, 2025
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UPS Withholds Outlook on Market Upheaval After Mixed Quarter

UPS has struggled to get a handle on volatility in the market, underscoring the challenges for the courier鈥檚 effort to reconfigure its network and revitalize its business.

July 29, 2025
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UPS Plans to Offer Voluntary Buyouts to Union Drivers

UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to union-represented delivery drivers for the first time in the company鈥檚 history as part of an effort to boost profit by slimming down its operations.

July 3, 2025
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USPS Eyes FedEx鈥檚 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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UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon

UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.

April 29, 2025
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Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments

President Donald Trump鈥檚 escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.

April 10, 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鈥檚 postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.

March 24, 2025
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FedEx Lowers Guidance, Citing 鈥榁ery Challenging鈥 Market

FedEx is the latest U.S. company to sound the alarm over weakening consumer confidence and potential fallout from President Donald Trump鈥檚 escalating trade war.

March 20, 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 鈥渋dentifying and achieving further efficiencies.鈥澛

March 13, 2025