Nippon Steel completes its purchase of U.S. Steel after more than a year and half of high-stakes negotiations and national security concerns.

Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9-billion acquisition of US Steel, ending an 18-month political and regulatory battle. The deal is a win for President Donald Trump’s administration, which negotiated a “golden share” giving the U.S. government sweeping veto rights over company decisions.

The deal is the Trump administration’s attempt to stake out a new path for balancing national security and the influx of foreign capital.