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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Summary of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax					$ (13)	$ 57	$ 88
Global Growth and Efficiency Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax						132	161
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, aftertax						102	125
Global Growth and Efficiency Program | Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	$ (1)	$ 1	$ 3	$ 11		8	31
Global Growth and Efficiency Program | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax						60	33
Global Growth and Efficiency Program | Other (income) expense, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax						57	88
Global Growth and Efficiency Program | Non-service related postretirement costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax						$ 7	$ 9

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