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Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Benefit Plan Information |
Impact of remeasurement | $ 70
U.S. Pension Plans |
Benefit Plan Information |
Company contributions | $ 45
U.S. Pension Plans | United States |
Benefit Plan Information |
Discount rate | 5.22%
Percentage increase (decrease) in discount rate obligation from the prior year | 24.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Minimum |
Benefit Plan Information |
Estimated pension contributions for current fiscal year | $ 100
U.S. Pension Plans | Maximum |
Benefit Plan Information |
Estimated pension contributions for current fiscal year | 200
Postretirement Benefits |
Benefit Plan Information |
Company contributions | $ 3
Discount rate | 5.19%
Percentage increase (decrease) in discount rate obligation from the prior year | 25.00%

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