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NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interests (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |
Noncontrolling Interests [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the activity for equity attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Noncontrolling Interests | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended
In millions | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 545 |  | $ | 560 |  | $ | 574 |  | $ | 570 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 | 20 |  | 31 |  | 3 |  | 46 |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 2 | (14) |  | (12) |  | (15) |  | (20) |
Cumulative translation adjustments | (16) |  | 1 |  | (27) |  | (15) |
Other | (1) |  | — |  | (1) |  | (1) |
Balance at end of period | $ | 534 |  | $ | 580 |  | $ | 534 |  | $ | 580 |
1.The six months ended June 30, 2022 includes the portion of asset related charges attributable to noncontrolling interests related to a joint venture in Russia. See Note 4 for additional information. 2.Distributions to noncontrolling interests are net of $7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 ($8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021) in dividends paid to a joint venture, which were reclassified to "Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates" in the consolidated statements of income.

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