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Financial Instruments (Pre-tax Unrealized Gains (Losses)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (137) | $ (394)
Fixed-price Preemptive Rights [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (35) | (132)
Cronos Warrant [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (102) | $ (262)

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