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Derivatives - Cumulative Basis Adjustment for Fair Value Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge | $ 1,270 | $ 1,872
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease) | 25 | 14
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge | 499 | 596
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease) | (1) | (4)
Long-term debt |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge | 771 | 1,276
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease) | $ 26 | $ 18

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