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Disagreements over energy policy and levies affect the Scottish economy, particularly concerning oil projects off Aberdeen.

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Disagreements over energy policy and levies affect the Scottish economy, particularly concerning oil projects off Aberdeen.

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  1. Trump sued the Scottish government over turbine permissions and decreed no new wind farm licenses in his eminent domain.Sub-event
  2. John Swinney participates in an industry discussion in Aberdeen regarding energy policy.Sub-event
  3. Scottish Government disagrees with policy on energy projects, citing the impact of energy levies on the economy.1 source

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