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Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2025	May 31, 2025	Feb. 28, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash flow hedge net gain (loss) expected to be reclassified in next 12 months	$ 13
Net investment hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified during next 12 months	0
Cross Currency Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount		$ 1,200	$ 509
Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	193			$ 657
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Cross Currency Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	3,160			2,181
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell USD Buy EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	74			258
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Buy KR Sell EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	53			169
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell GBP Buy EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	29			90
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Buy PLN Sell EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	11			34
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell CNY Buy EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	13
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Buy AUD Sell EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	7
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell CAD Buy EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				42
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell AUD Buy EUR
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 6			24
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments \| Sell CAD Buy USD
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				$ 40