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Segment Information (Summary of Sales by Major Product) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales	$ 2,791	$ 3,084	$ 3,035	$ 2,755	$ 2,734	$ 3,174	$ 3,046	$ 2,197	$ 11,665	$ 11,151	$ 8,698
Metal beverage cans and ends
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									5,588	5,551	5,085
Metal food cans and ends
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									2,435	2,452	2,331
Transit Packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									2,274	1,800	0
Other metal packaging
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									887	884	887
Other products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net sales									$ 481	$ 464	$ 395

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