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Government grants (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Government Subsidies [Abstract] |
Government Subsidies, COVID - 19 | $ 34
Reduction in cost of sales | 27
Reduction in SG&A | 7
Government subsidies not yet received | $ 2

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