Donald Trump has accused Amazon of draining the Postal Service of money it can’t afford to lose. It wasn’t clear whether Trump’s conversation with his campaign manager, Brad Parscale, proved to be the catalyst for the executive order. Limited powerTrump hasn’t specifically commented about international shipping rates or the UN’s role in setting them. While the PRC helps set postal rates, it is bound by several Congressional mandates that limit rate hikes. Renegotiating international shipping rates through the UN would likely require action by the State Department.

Source: Mint April 14, 2018 11:15 UTC