The US Postal Service is raising prices on competitive products
What happened
The US Postal Service is increasing prices for its competitive products. This means the cost of sending certain packages and other services will go up for customers.
Why it matters
This is a routine price adjustment for the US Postal Service's competitive offerings. These are services where the Postal Service competes with private carriers like FedEx or UPS. The change does not affect standard mail or other regulated services.
The signal
Watch for any public reaction from businesses or consumers who rely on these competitive postal services, or if private carriers adjust their own prices in response.