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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest Income | $ (255,000,000) | $ (217,000,000) | $ (151,000,000)
Equity income of affiliated companies | (52,000,000) | (50,000,000) | (39,000,000)
Loss (gain) on sale of non-strategic businesses and assets | 1,000,000 | 0 | 7,000,000
Foreign exchange | (120,000,000) | (63,000,000) | 18,000,000
Separation Costs | 0 | 321,000,000 | 16,000,000
Other, net | 14,000,000 | 57,000,000 | 82,000,000
Other (Income) Expense, Total | (1,065,000,000) | (1,149,000,000) | (963,000,000)
Pension Plan [Member] |  |  |
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Ongoing income - non-service | (606,000,000) | (1,165,000,000) | (875,000,000)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] |  |  |
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Ongoing income - non-service | $ (47,000,000) | $ (32,000,000) | $ (21,000,000)

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