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Financing Receivables (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Financing Receivables Table

The following table presents financing receivables by country as of the dates indicated (in millions):

	March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
Argentina	$	263			$	236
United States	19				20
Brazil	8				8
Other	12				—
Total	$	302			$	264

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