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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | $ 21 |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, aftertax | 5 |  |
Global Productivity Initiative |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax | 8 | $ 27 | $ 90
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, aftertax | $ 16 | 21 | 70
Global Productivity Initiative | Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax |  | 2 | 3
Global Productivity Initiative | Other (income) expense, net |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax |  | 21 | 73
Global Productivity Initiative | Non-service related postretirement costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Total 2022 Global Productivity Initiative charges, pretax |  | $ 4 | $ 14

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