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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, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Gross carrying amounts |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | $ 1,003 | $ 957 |
Acquisitions | 14 | 132 |
Impairment | 0 | (35) |
Amortization | 0 | 0 |
Translation adjustment | 3 | (51) |
Ending balance, December 31 | 1,020 | 1,003 | $ 957
Accumulated amortization |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | 384 | 335 |
Acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
Impairment | 0 | (2) |
Amortization | 67 | 69 | 59
Translation adjustment | 5 | (18) |
Ending balance, December 31 | 456 | 384 | 335
Asset impairments | $ 20 | $ 30 | $ 0

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