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Loans, borrowings, leases, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments - Debt payments (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Loans and borrowings |
Principal | $ 13,159
Estimated future interest payments | 6,913
2021 |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 685
Estimated future interest payments | 637
2022 |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 1,230
Estimated future interest payments | 610
2023 |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 1,229
Estimated future interest payments | 581
2024 |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 2,024
Estimated future interest payments | 527
Between 2025 and 2029 |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 2,175
Estimated future interest payments | 2,108
2030 onwards |
Loans and borrowings |
Principal | 5,816
Estimated future interest payments | $ 2,450

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