DAVAO CITY — As part of the US government’s commitment to deepen economic ties with the country, a trade mission is due here next month to explore investment opportunities in agriculture in Mindanao. You have such a great advantage here when it comes to agriculture,” Carlson said. The trade mission, according to her, will have stops in Davao and Manila. Apart from agriculture, the technology sector may also be another bright spot that American investors may look into in Davao, Carlson said. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the ambassador, bilateral trade between the country and the US hit a record high last year at $33 billion.