A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the Week
Monday (April 7): Opening statements in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder trial; NCAA March Madness men’s championship game.
Tuesday (April 8): US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer appears at Senate committee hearing; Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton hold first debate ahead of May’s election.
Wednesday (April 9): Higher-rate reciprocal tariffs come into effect for the EU and countries including China, India, South Korea and Japan; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at ABA Washington Summit; US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer appears at House committee hearing.
Thursday (April 10): Consumer Price Index released; China implements 34% tariffs on US goods; ‘Coalition of the Willing’ defense ministers meet in Brussels.
Friday (April 11): Ukraine Defense Contact Group ministers meet in Brussels; Sam Altman speaks at TED2025; Antalya Diplomacy Forum begins in Turkey.
Saturday (April 12): Gabon presidential election following 2023 coup; Jon Hamm hosts Saturday Night Live.
Sunday (April 13): Ecuador presidential election runoff; EU countermeasures to US tariffs introduced; Final round of The Masters.
