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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Liabilities not Measured at Fair Value (Details) | Sep. 29, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 29, 2024 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Financial Liabilities |  |  |
Current Debt | $ 4,462,000,000 |  | $ 3,451,000,000
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 31,289,000,000 |  | $ 25,881,000,000
Unsecured Notes |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Debt instrument, face amount | 6,700,000,000 |  |
Carrying Amount |  |  |
Financial Liabilities |  |  |
Current Debt | 4,462,000,000 |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 31,289,000,000 |  |
Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Financial Liabilities |  |  |
Current Debt | 4,429,000,000 |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 30,496,000,000 |  |
2.46% Notes due 2026 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.46% | 2.46% |
2.46% Notes due 2026 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,998,000,000 |  |
2.46% Notes due 2026 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,962,000,000 |  |
2.95% Notes due 2027 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.95% | 2.95% |
2.95% Notes due 2027 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 943,000,000 |  |
2.95% Notes due 2027 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 984,000,000 |  |
0.95% Notes due 2027 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.95% | 0.95% |
0.95% Notes due 2027 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,463,000,000 |  |
0.95% Notes due 2027 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,389,000,000 |  |
2.90% Notes due 2028 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.90% | 2.90% |
2.90% Notes due 2028 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,497,000,000 |  |
2.90% Notes due 2028 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,465,000,000 |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.1141) |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.15% | 1.15% |
Debt instrument, face amount | € |  | € 750,000,000 |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.1141 | 1.1141 |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.1141) | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 832,000,000 |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.1141) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 797,000,000 |  |
4.80% Notes due 2029 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.80% | 4.80% |
4.80% Notes due 2029 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,146,000,000 |  |
4.80% Notes due 2029 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,198,000,000 |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 6.95% | 6.95% |
6.95% Notes due 2029 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 298,000,000 |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 344,000,000 |  |
1.30% Notes due 2030 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.30% | 1.30% |
1.30% Notes due 2030 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,671,000,000 |  |
1.30% Notes due 2030 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,522,000,000 |  |
4.90% Notes due 2031 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.90% | 4.90% |
4.90% Notes due 2031 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,146,000,000 |  |
4.90% Notes due 2031 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,215,000,000 |  |
3.20% Notes due 2032 (700MM Euro 1.0721) |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.20% | 3.20% |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 700,000,000 |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.1141 | 1.1141 |
3.20% Notes due 2032 (700MM Euro 1.0721) | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 776,000,000 |  |
3.20% Notes due 2032 (700MM Euro 1.0721) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 805,000,000 |  |
4.95% Notes due 2033 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.95% | 4.95% |
4.95% Notes due 2033 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 499,000,000 |  |
4.95% Notes due 2033 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 536,000,000 |  |
4.375% Notes due 2033 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.375% | 4.375% |
4.375% Notes due 2033 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 854,000,000 |  |
4.375% Notes due 2033 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 879,000,000 |  |
4.95% Notes due 2034 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.95% | 4.95% |
4.95% Notes due 2034 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 846,000,000 |  |
4.95% Notes due 2034 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 904,000,000 |  |
1.650% Notes due 2035 (1.5B Euro 1.1141) | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,660,000,000 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.1141 | 1.1141 |
1.650% Notes due 2035 (1.5B Euro 1.1141) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,492,000,000 |  |
3.35% Notes Due 2036 (800MM Euro 1.0721) |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.35% | 3.35% |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 800,000,000 |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.1141 | 1.1141 |
3.35% Notes Due 2036 (800MM Euro 1.0721) | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 886,000,000 |  |
3.35% Notes Due 2036 (800MM Euro 1.0721) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 914,000,000 |  |
3.587% Notes due 2036 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.587% | 3.587% |
3.587% Notes due 2036 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 902,000,000 |  |
3.587% Notes due 2036 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 936,000,000 |  |
5.95% Notes due 2037 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.95% | 5.95% |
5.95% Notes due 2037 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 994,000,000 |  |
5.95% Notes due 2037 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,157,000,000 |  |
3.625% Notes due 2037 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.625% | 3.625% |
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,395,000,000 |  |
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,393,000,000 |  |
3.40% Notes due 2038 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.40% | 3.40% |
3.40% Notes due 2038 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 993,000,000 |  |
3.40% Notes due 2038 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 897,000,000 |  |
5.85% Notes due 2038 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.85% | 5.85% |
5.85% Notes due 2038 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 697,000,000 |  |
5.85% Notes due 2038 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 804,000,000 |  |
4.50% Notes due 2040 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% |
4.50% Notes due 2040 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 541,000,000 |  |
4.50% Notes due 2040 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 553,000,000 |  |
2.10% Notes due 2040 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.10% | 2.10% |
2.10% Notes due 2040 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 885,000,000 |  |
2.10% Notes due 2040 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 726,000,000 |  |
4.85% Notes due 2041 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.85% | 4.85% |
4.85% Notes due 2041 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 297,000,000 |  |
4.85% Notes due 2041 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 313,000,000 |  |
4.50% Notes due 2043 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% |
4.50% Notes due 2043 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 496,000,000 |  |
4.50% Notes due 2043 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 501,000,000 |  |
3.55% Notes Due 2044 (1.0B Euro 1.0721) |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.55% | 3.55% |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 1,000,000,000.0 |  |
Foreign exchange rate | 1.1141 | 1.1141 |
3.55% Notes Due 2044 (1.0B Euro 1.0721) | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,104,000,000 |  |
3.55% Notes Due 2044 (1.0B Euro 1.0721) | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,140,000,000 |  |
3.73% Notes due 2046 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.73% | 3.73% |
3.73% Notes due 2046 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,978,000,000 |  |
3.73% Notes due 2046 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,747,000,000 |  |
3.75% Notes due 2047 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.75% | 3.75% |
3.75% Notes due 2047 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 868,000,000 |  |
3.75% Notes due 2047 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 873,000,000 |  |
3.50% Notes due 2048 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.50% | 3.50% |
3.50% Notes due 2048 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 744,000,000 |  |
3.50% Notes due 2048 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 628,000,000 |  |
2.25% Notes due 2050 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.25% | 2.25% |
2.25% Notes due 2050 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 859,000,000 |  |
2.25% Notes due 2050 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 648,000,000 |  |
5.25% Notes due 2054 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.25% | 5.25% |
5.25% Notes due 2054 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 843,000,000 |  |
5.25% Notes due 2054 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 921,000,000 |  |
2.45% Notes due 2060 |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.45% | 2.45% |
2.45% Notes due 2060 | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 1,107,000,000 |  |
2.45% Notes due 2060 | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 782,000,000 |  |
Other | Carrying Amount |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | 71,000,000 |  |
Other | Estimated Fair Value |  |  |
Non-Current Debt |  |  |
Non-Current Debt | $ 71,000,000 |  |

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