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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 59 $ 47 $ 40
Charged to Costs and Expenses (6) 15 14
Charged to Other Accounts [1] (4) 3 (3)
Deductions [2] 15 6 4
Balance at End of Period 34 59 47
Allowances for Sales Discounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 19 17 15
Charged to Costs and Expenses 250 248 239
Charged to Other Accounts [1] (7) (4) (3)
Deductions [3] 243 242 234
Balance at End of Period 19 19 17
Deferred Taxes      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 302 299 279
Charged to Costs and Expenses 11 46 37
Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 0
Deductions [4] 12 43 17
Balance at End of Period $ 301 $ 302 $ 299
[1] Includes bad debt recoveries and the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
[2] Primarily uncollectible receivables written off.
[3] Sales discounts allowed.
[4] Represents the net currency effects of translating valuation allowances at current rates of exchange and benefits recognized to Other Comprehensive Income.