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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges (Details 1) - 2012 Restructuring Program - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total 2012 Restructuring Program charges, pretax | $ 142 | $ 59 | $ 188 | $ 114
Total 2012 Restructuring Program charges, aftertax | 115 | 44 | 146 | 82
Cost of sales |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total 2012 Restructuring Program charges, pretax | 21 | 12 | 35 | 20
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total 2012 Restructuring Program charges, pretax | 17 | 14 | 38 | 40
Other (income) expense, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total 2012 Restructuring Program charges, pretax | $ 104 | $ 33 | $ 115 | $ 54

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