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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |  |
Supplier finance program, obligation, sold to financial institutions |  | $ 473 | $ 504
Restricted cash |  | $ 0 | $ 37
ITALY |  |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |  |
Miscellaneous taxes | $ 94 |  |

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