The U.S. Postal Service has reported a $9.0 billion loss for FY 2025, bringing its total losses to $25 billion over the last three years. These numbers reinforce what PRINTING United Alliance members already know: a healthy, reliable USPS is essential to the nation’s mailing and printing ecosystem—and urgent reforms are needed to prevent insolvency as soon as 2028.
The Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service (C21), representing the $1.9 trillion postal-reliant industry that supports nearly 8 million American jobs, is calling for significant action. The Alliance is an active member of this coalition and continues to support efforts that strengthen the long-term stability of the Postal Service.
Reform on the Horizon
New Postmaster General David Steiner has indicated that he intends to introduce reforms by the end of the first quarter of next year. Stakeholders across the mailing and printing industries welcome this commitment and stand ready to provide expertise and practical insights. As businesses that generate roughly 90% of all postage revenue, mailers and shippers have deep experience that can help the USPS modernize operations, stabilize costs, and attract—not lose—business customers.
“USPS must work with its customers—the people who send prescription medicines, household goods, newspapers and magazines, not to mention bills, statements, catalogs, greeting cards and documents required by law and much more,” said Art Sackler, Executive Director of C21. “It can’t sustain these losses, notwithstanding reducing service and spiking prices, and expect to survive without congressional assistance.”
New Congressional Postal Caucus
In July 2025, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Jack Bergman (R-MI) launched a bipartisan Congressional Postal Service Caucus in the 119th Congress. The caucus aims to improve on-time delivery, protect postal employees, preserve USPS as a public agency, and advance needed financial reforms. C21 and the Alliance welcomed the announcement and has been meeting with caucus members to garner support for the USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004).
Why It Matters for the Printing Industry
Print remains deeply interconnected with USPS operations. Whether it’s direct mail, publications, catalogs, transactional communications, or e-commerce packaging, Alliance members rely on predictable rates, timely delivery, and a functional distribution network. Continued losses threaten service standards and create strong incentives for customers to shift away from mail altogether.
The Alliance will continue working with C21, the Postal Service Caucus, Postmaster General Steiner and policymakers to ensure reforms strengthen service, control costs, and preserve the USPS as a vital public institution.
Without meaningful improvements soon, the nation risks losing a 250-year-old institution that millions of Americans and businesses depend on every day.
In this article, Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager, PRINTING United Alliance, reports on the USPS financial loss for FY25. More information can be found at Business Excellence-Legislation or reach out to Steph should you have additional questions specific to how these issues may affect your business: sbuka@printing.org.
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