# The new deal comes after reports of Amazon planning to reduce its reliance on USPS deliveries.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Amazon and USPS have reached a new agreement securing about 80% of Amazon's package volume.
- The new deal dismisses previous concerns that USPS would lose significant Amazon delivery business.
- USPS risked running out of cash by October 2025 if Amazon had reduced its reliance as planned.
- Amazon had considered cutting USPS deliveries by two-thirds but will now maintain most of its volume.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United States

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