U.S. Mail Rivals FedEx, UPS With Rate Cuts

U.S. Mail Rivals FedEx, UPS With Rate Cuts

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The video discusses the competitive strategies of the government-backed Postal Service in the shipping and packaging segment, highlighting its significant growth in revenue and shipment volume. It explores how FedEx and UPS are responding to maintain their market share and profit margins, emphasizing their reluctance to pursue low-margin business. The Postal Service's new pricing strategy aims to attract ecommerce business with significantly lower rates. The video also addresses the cooperation between the Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS in final mile delivery. Concerns about the Postal Service's aggressive approach and its impact on profitability and taxpayers are also discussed.

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In what ways has the Postal Service adjusted its pricing strategy recently?

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What are the implications of the Postal Service's aggressive pricing on its profitability?

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