After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file.

On today's show:

Wildfire smoke continues to pollute Central Canada. David Phillips from Environment Canada attempts to explain when the smog might clear.

Why did U.S. President Trump dismiss the Head of the Labour Statistics Bureau? CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his theories.

America says its putting a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power a future lunar base. Tech journalist Carmi Levy explores this, as well as some other tech stories that are dominating the news cycle.

The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Shakir Chambers and Sabrina Grover.

How is the Canadian economy faring underneath a mountain of U.S. tariffs? BMO economist Benjamin Reitzes tackles the latest forecast.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

On today's show:

• Tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. now face 35% tariffs as Canada did not get a new trade deal with the U.S. ahead of today’s deadline

• Former US ambassador Frank McKenna joins Amanda with his analysis of the trade situation

• CFIB President Dan Kelly weighs in on the impact to small businesses

• Etalk’s Lainey Lui has the latest gossip on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal

Topic 1: Canada fails to secure a new trade deal with the U.S.

Topic 2: What happens next on the trade file?

Topic 3: Questions about Courts, the Charter and the Notwithstanding Clause

Topic 4: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry + What’s the deal with Trump’s lock screen?