# Small businesses and consumers could face higher shipping costs and less reliable delivery service.

*business · news · 2026-04-19 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Amazon will cut 20% of its USPS-shipped packages, reducing USPS volume by about 200 million annually.
- USPS may raise shipping rates or reduce service, especially in rural areas, due to reduced Amazon volume.
- Rural small businesses are expected to face shipping price increases before larger customers with contracts.
- The USPS, already in financial strain, relies on large shippers like Amazon to cover fixed costs.

**Companies:** Amazon, USPS, ShipMatrix, Growth Catalyst Group, Sotira
**Countries:** United States

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