It appears there's some conflicting information regarding trade between the U.S. and Christmas Island. One source from April 3, 2025, directly quotes the Shire President of Christmas Island stating that Christmas Island exports nothing to the United States. He mentioned they import mining equipment from the U.S. and their phosphate exports go to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Australia.   However, other trade data sources present a different picture, showing some level of imports from Christmas Island to the U.S., although the values are relatively small. Based on available trade data, the top imports to the US from Christmas Island appear to be: Paintings: This consistently appears as a top export to the U.S. in recent data. Amine Compounds: Also listed as a significant export in some reports. Broadcasting Equipment: Appears in some data as a notable export. Electric Furnaces and Motors: These were listed as top exports in January 2025. Scrap Copper: Not a product of Christmas Island but rather a re-export or transshipment, appearing as a top import into Christmas Island from the U.S. in some data. Given the Shire President's statement, it's possible the volumes of these exports are very small or intermittent, or there might be discrepancies in how trade data is recorded. Which states in the US can manufacture the same with State Companies examples? It's challenging to provide specific company examples for each of these categories at the state level without more detailed information on the exact nature and specifications of the imports from Christmas Island. However, here's a general overview of states with manufacturing in these sectors: Paintings: Manufacturing of paints, coatings, and related artistic supplies occurs in various states. Examples of companies include: California: Dunn-Edwards Corporation (Los Angeles)   Ohio: Sherwin-Williams Company (Cleveland)   Pennsylvania: PPG Industries (Pittsburgh)   Amine Compounds: These are chemical compounds used in various industries. Chemical manufacturing is concentrated in states like: Texas: Numerous chemical companies along the Gulf Coast (e.g., Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical) Louisiana: Similar to Texas, with a significant petrochemical industry (e.g., Westlake Chemical)   New Jersey: Has a strong history in the chemical industry (e.g., BASF) Broadcasting Equipment: The manufacturing of broadcasting and telecommunications equipment takes place in states with a strong technology and electronics sector: California: Many technology companies in Silicon Valley are involved in related equipment (e.g., Cisco Systems, Harmonic) Texas: Growing technology and manufacturing sector (e.g., Dell Technologies) Massachusetts: Strong in electronics and high-tech manufacturing (e.g., Raytheon Technologies) Electric Furnaces and Motors: These are manufactured in states with a strong industrial machinery and electrical equipment base: Wisconsin: Known for industrial machinery and electrical controls (e.g., Regal Rexnord)   Illinois: Manufacturing of industrial machinery (e.g., Caterpillar) Ohio: Diverse manufacturing sector including electrical equipment (e.g., Emerson Electric)   It's important to reiterate that without precise details on the types and specifications of the goods imported from Christmas Island, these are broad examples of states and companies involved in similar manufacturing sectors. The actual overlap with Christmas Island's exports might be limited.