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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Outstanding Derivative Notionals and Terms by Type) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 3,600
Libor and Euribor [Member] | Interest Rate Contract |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | 4,481
Argentina, Pesos | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | 187
Chilean Peso CLP [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | 410
Colombian Peso COP [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | 305
Other unspecified currency [Domain] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | 303
Unidad de Fomento (funds code) | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 410

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