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COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Other and Community Development Programs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total cost of sales	$ 11,655	$ 13,125	$ 13,466
Community Development Programs | PT-FI
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total cost of sales	$ 36	$ 28	$ 55

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