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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Rollforward of Intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Gross carrying amounts |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | $ 1,452 | $ 700 |
Acquisitions | 130 | 760 |
Impairment/Abandonment | (14) | (56) |
Amortization | 0 | 0 |
Translation adjustment | (55) | 48 |
Ending balance, December 31 | 1,513 | 1,452 | $ 700
Accumulated amortization |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | 356 | 298 |
Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
Impairment/Abandonment | 0 | (56) |
Amortization | 88 | 89 | 39
Translation adjustment | (22) | 25 |
Ending balance, December 31 | $ 422 | $ 356 | $ 298

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