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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Schedule of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 5,262 | $ 5,196 | $ 5,307
Other Intangible Assets, net | 12,688 | 12,279 | $ 12,400
Smokeable Products [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 99 | 99 |
Other Intangible Assets, net | 3,077 | 3,037 |
Smokeless Products [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 5,089 | 5,023 |
Other Intangible Assets, net | 9,189 | 8,825 |
Wine [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 74 | 74 |
Other Intangible Assets, net | 238 | 239 |
All Other [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 0 | 0 |
Other Intangible Assets, net | $ 184 | $ 178 |

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