Amazon & USPS: New Surcharges on E-commerce

0:00Amazon's slapping a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers across the U.S. and Canada, kicking in April 17th. This hit sellers, who used the platform's fulfillment services, all to offset spiking operational costs. The company blames surging fuel and logistics prices industry-wide, saying they've showedered the burden up to now but need this temporary fix, just. Like big carriers do. It's pitched as way lighter than competitors, averaging just 17 cents per item in the U.S. depending on size. Shoppers might feel the pinch as these fees can nudge prices up on everyday buys. This comes amid gas prices exploding thanks to the war in Iran, squeezing wallets everywhere. Meanwhile, the United States Postal Service is jumping on the bandwagon with an 8% fuel surcharge on packages running from April 16th, 2026, through January 17th, 2027. As e-commerce keeps evolving, watch how these moves reshape what we

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