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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Restructuring Program Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 21 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total before income taxes | $ 78 | $ 214 | $ 0 | $ 292
Income tax benefit | 18 | 44 |  |
Total after income taxes | $ 60 | $ 170 |  |
Per ordinary share - diluted (USD per share) | $ 0.15 | $ 0.42 |  |
Workforce reductions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total before income taxes | $ 21 | $ 172 |  |
Plant closing and other |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total before income taxes | $ 57 | $ 42 |  |

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