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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of cash flows [abstract] |  |  |  |
Income taxes payable settled against VAT receivables | $ 57 | $ 45 | $ 93 | $ 69

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