UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.

UPS announced it's cutting around 20,000 jobs in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's looming tariffs and expected lower Amazon shipments.

Global courier UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs and automating hundreds of facilities as it tries to boost profitability in the midst of a massive overhaul of its delivery network. Earlier this year, the company announced an ambitious plan to decouple from Amazon in favor of more profitable packages—just before Trump’s tariff announcements sent global trade volumes plunging.