I think there are special elites all over that would do very amazing in the states. I have smoked some awesome blue cheese from big buddha a few years ago that he brought to Amsterdam, that strain was awesome. That same year I smoked every kind from underground originals and they were unbelievable and would do very well in the states I believe. I also have had some terrific amnesia from London that would do very well out here, wouldn't compete with the og family but it would make many people happy for sure. There are amazing elites in Spain, Canada, Amsterdam, and almost anywhere with a big enough scene, dont get me wrong though the chem/og/diesel family is top tier due to its closeness to roadkill skunk and all out amazingness, but there are some other roadkills out there (purple skunk on lasqutei island, bc) and all of these elites would do well in the states: we are finally opening up our palates due to the massive influx of concentrates and the ability to preserve some of the more volatile
terpenes that have not been able to be smoked due to temperature and that is opening the door for so many different strains: lemon tree, tangie, blueberry to name a few.