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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Impact of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 11 | $ (7)
Currency exchange contracts | Interest expense - net |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 11 | (8)
Commodity contracts | Other expense (income) - net and Cost of products sold |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 0 | $ 1

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