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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Proportion of intercompany balance sheet exposure (as a percent) | 100.00% |
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within the next twelve months | $ 8 |
Non-derivative net investment hedge |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Foreign currency note payable, noncurrent, after-tax | $ 2,880 | $ 2,020

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