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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Effective income tax rate | 15.90% | (4.30%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount |  | $ 73
Argentine Tax Authorities [Member] |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Income tax assessment | $ 9 |
Income tax assessment - Interest and Penalties | 39 |
Estimated Additional Tax Assessment | 66 |
Additional income tax assessment - Interest and Penalties | 28 |
Tax and Customs Administration, Netherlands [Member] |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Income tax assessment | 95 |
Additional income tax assessment - Interest and Penalties | $ 34 |

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