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Guarantees - Schedule of Maximum Potential Exposure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | $ 4,007 |
1-3 Years | 201 |
3-5 Years | 29 |
Over 5 Years | 80 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 4,317 | $ 4,745
Letters of credit and surety bonds |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 3,996 |
1-3 Years | 181 |
3-5 Years | 11 |
Over 5 Years | 0 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 4,188 | 4,592
Asset sales guarantee obligations |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 11 |
1-3 Years | 20 |
3-5 Years | 18 |
Over 5 Years | 53 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 102 | 126
Other guarantees |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 0 |
1-3 Years | 0 |
3-5 Years | 0 |
Over 5 Years | 27 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | $ 27 | $ 27

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