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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Currency translation adjustments, tax | $ 6,000,000 | $ 13,000,000
Pension and other postretirement benefits, tax | (4,000,000) | 3,000,000
Hedging activities, tax | (1,000,000) | 2,000,000
Discontinued operations, currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 0 | (2,000,000)
Discontinued operations, pension and other postretirement benefits, tax | $ (3,000,000) | $ 0

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