In a video message seen by Reuters, US Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urged employees to disregard rumors about US President Donald Trump potentially seizing control of the agency. He emphasized that the Postal Service was established by federal law, which requires collaboration between the president, Congress, and designated officials for any structural changes.

DeJoy called on the agency's 640,000 employees to remain focused on their work and not get sidetracked by speculation or media reports. His comments followed Trump's suggestion that he might merge the Postal Service with the US Commerce Department, a proposal that Democrats argue would breach federal law.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned on Fox News that such a merger could help reduce costs within the Commerce Department, particularly by utilizing Postal Service workers for the US census and other tasks.

This week, the Postal Service announced new service standards aimed at saving at least US$36 billion over the next decade by eliminating outdated requirements. DeJoy stated that these changes would better reflect operational realities and customer expectations.

Despite facing significant financial challenges-over US$100 billion lost since 2007-the Postal Service reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$144 million earlier this month. Established as an independent agency in 1970, it is governed by a board of governors, with an independent regulator overseeing postage rates.

As the agency struggles with declining mail volumes, DeJoy also revealed that he plans to step down after nearly five years, stating that the time is right as the agency has initiated key elements of a 10-year restructuring plan.

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