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Pensions and Post-Employment Benefits - Schedule of Estimated Payments for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Disclosure - Pensions and Post-Employment Benefits - Schedule of Estimated Payments for Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits [Abstract] |
2021 | $ 157
2022 | 144
2023 | 144
2024 | 144
2022 - 2030 | $ 868

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