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Derivatives and Hedging - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Pretax gains that will be reclassified into earnings in the next twelve months |  |  | $ 14 |
Not designated as hedging instrument | Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Term of derivative contract |  |  | 90 days |
Gain (loss) on derivative | $ 9 | $ (13) | $ 0 | $ 24
Not designated as hedging instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Maximum |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Term of derivative contract |  |  | 1 year |
Cash Flow Hedging |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exposures, maximum average hedging period (less than) (in years) |  |  | 2 years |

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