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Trade Accounts Receivable, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure Of Trade Accounts Receivable [line items] |  |  |
Receivables | $ 1,533 | $ 1,521 |
Other financial obligations | 879 | 1,381 |
Securitization programs [member] |  |  |
Disclosure Of Trade Accounts Receivable [line items] |  |  |
Receivables | 677 | 682 |
Other financial obligations | 586 | 599 |
Financial expense | $ 13 | $ 25 | $ 23

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