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TRADE STRUCTURED FINANCE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019
Trade structured finance program |  |  |
Weighted-average interest rate of time deposits (as a percent) | 2.35% |  | 3.10%
Total net proceeds from issuances of LCs | $ 2,651 | $ 2,030 |
Time deposits and LC's presented net in the balance sheet |  |  |
Trade structured finance program |  |  |
Face value of time deposits and LCs | $ 4,301 |  | $ 3,409

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