Trump Reportedly Weighs Canceling USPS Electric Vehicle Contracts

The move would reverse Biden-era climate policies and could impact thousands of jobs and billions in investments.

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly considering canceling USPS contracts with Oshkosh and Ford for electric delivery trucks and charging infrastructure.
The contracts, part of a $9.6 billion USPS modernization effort funded by Biden's climate legislation, aim to electrify 75% of the fleet by 2028.
Canceling the contracts could jeopardize cost savings estimated at $4.3 billion and delay the replacement of aging, inefficient USPS vehicles.
The decision may also threaten 1,000 new jobs at an Oshkosh facility in South Carolina and impact domestic EV manufacturing growth.
Legal challenges are anticipated, as USPS operates independently and the funding was allocated by Congress, complicating efforts to unwind the contracts.