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DHL eCommerce and the United States Postal Service signed a long-term exclusive partnership valued at over $10 billion, announced May 28, significantly deepening DHL's reliance on USPS infrastructure for last-mile delivery. The deal expands the range of packages DHL can move through the USPS network, including heavier parcels and more competitive mid-tier delivery options. For shippers, the partnership means DHL eCommerce service quality is now deeply intertwined with USPS network performance, and the exclusivity clause reduces the value of using both carriers as independent backup options. Industry watchers expect DHL to adjust pricing tiers in Q3 as the partnership's operational benefits materialize.