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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principles of Consolidation, Shipping and Handling Costs, Inventories, & Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Investments accounted for using the equity method, minimum interest | 20.00% |
Investments accounted for using the equity method, maximum interest | 50.00% |
Equity method investments included in other assets | $ 64 | $ 56
Investments accounted for using the cost method, maximum interest | 20.00% |
Approximate percentage of inventories determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method | 75.00% |

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