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Employee Benefits - Sensitivity of Disclosures to Changes in Selected Assumptions (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO | $ 2
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense | 0
U.S Plans [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in PBO | 19
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO | 19
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense | 0
25 BP Decrease in Long-Term Rate of Return, Change in pension expense | 1
Non-U.S. Plans [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in PBO | 77
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO | 73
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense | 5
25 BP Decrease in Long-Term Rate of Return, Change in pension expense | $ 3

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