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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Schedule of Roll forward of Intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Gross carrying amounts |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | $ 974 | $ 1,020 |
Measurement period adjustments | 0 | (4) |
Impairment / write-offs | (36) | (3) |
Amortization | 0 | 0 |
Translation adjustment | 53 | (39) |
Ending balance, December 31 | 991 | 974 | $ 1,020
Accumulated amortization |  |  |
Beginning balance, January 1 | 500 | 456 |
Measurement period adjustments | 0 | 0 |
Impairment / write-offs | (9) | 0 |
Amortization | 66 | 69 | 67
Translation adjustment | 40 | (25) |
Ending balance, December 31 | $ 597 | $ 500 | $ 456

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