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Derivatives - Cumulative Basis Adjustment for Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Fair value hedges - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Derivatives |  |
Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | $ 997 | $ 598
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | (4) | 11
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |  |
Derivatives |  |
Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | 0 | 373
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | 0 | 5
Long-term debt |  |
Derivatives |  |
Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | 997 | 225
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Value of the Hedged Liabilities | $ (4) | $ 6

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