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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Related Party Transactions [Abstract] |  |
Due from Related Parties - Customers | $ 213 | $ 78
Due to Related Parties - Customers | $ 551 | $ 468

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