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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Net Investment Hedging - Other comprehensive income (loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Foreign currency
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gains and (losses) on derivative instruments	$ 0	$ 0	$ (6)	$ 1
Cross-currency swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gains and (losses) on derivative instruments	43	(89)	90	(71)
Foreign currency-denominated debt
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gains and (losses) on derivative instruments	$ 27	$ (24)	$ 64	$ (26)

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Amount, before tax and reclassification, of gain (loss) from derivative designated and qualifying as net investment hedge.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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