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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment purchased on account	$ 319	$ 372
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges	$ 0	$ 0

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Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchased on Account

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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of tangible assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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