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Could a private company deliver U.S. mail better than the U.S. Mail?

Could a private company deliver U.S. mail better than the U.S. Mail?

Update: 2024-12-17

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President-elect Donald Trump confirmed at a news conference on Monday that he is “looking at” the idea of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. That comes as the USPS ended its last fiscal year with a net loss of $9.5 billion. On this morning’s program, we’ll unpack the finances of the postal service. Also: the fine print of November retail sales and the resurgence of the supper club.

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Could a private company deliver U.S. mail better than the U.S. Mail?

Could a private company deliver U.S. mail better than the U.S. Mail?

Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne