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Cash flows reconciliation - cash flow from investing activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Cash Flows Reconciliation |  |  |  |
Cash received from the sale of California Steel Industries |  |  |  | $ 437
Cash received from the sale of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém |  |  | 1,082 |
Cash contribution to Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém |  |  | (1,149) |
Proceeds (payments) from disposal of investments, net |  |  | $ (67) | $ 437

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