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US Postal Service price hikes
The USPS is also planning to delay retirement fund payments and implement an 8% surcharge on packages to address its multi-billion-dollar deficit.
These changes have drawn criticism from lawmakers and consumer advocates who argue that the service is becoming increasingly unaffordable for low-income Americans.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy maintains that the hikes are necessary to modernize the postal network and ensure its long-term viability in a digital age.
However, the proposed increases could lead to a further decline in mail volume, potentially exacerbating the agency's financial woes in the long run.