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Debt and Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries (Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Debt Instrument |  |
Total Long-term debt | $ 6,972 | $ 6,960
Less current portion | 759 | 713
Long-term portion | $ 6,213 | 6,247
Notes and debentures |  |
Debt Instrument |  |
Weighted- Average Interest Rate | 3.50% |
Total Long-term debt | $ 6,749 | 6,756
Industrial development revenue bonds |  |
Debt Instrument |  |
Weighted- Average Interest Rate | 1.30% |
Total Long-term debt | $ 169 | 169
Bank loans and other financings In various currencies |  |
Debt Instrument |  |
Weighted- Average Interest Rate | 6.80% |
Total Long-term debt | $ 54 | $ 35

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