Task Force on the United States Postal System

What it means

This order establishes a Task Force to evaluate the US Postal Service's operations and finances. Led by the Treasury Secretary, the Task Force will assess USPS's structural deficit, declining mail volume, and unsustainable financial path, then develop recommendations for reform within 120 days.

Expected impact

• Potential restructuring of USPS operations and business model to address its financial challenges
• Possible changes to postal pricing, particularly for package delivery services
• Reassessment of the "universal service obligation" that could affect mail delivery in rural areas
• Development of a sustainable financial model to prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts of the postal system
• Improved competitiveness of USPS in commercial markets while maintaining essential mail services