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OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
OTHER (INCOME) CHARGES, NET
 
For years ended December 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses, net
$
6

 
$
(7
)
 
$
7

Financing costs related to the acquisition of Taminco
—

 
10

 
—

(Income) loss from equity investments and other investment (gains) losses, net
(15
)
 
(13
)
 
(5
)
Other, net
1

 
(5
)
 
1

Other (income) charges, net
$
(8
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
3



Included in other (income) charges, net are gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, equity investments, business venture investments, non-operating assets, and certain litigation costs and earnings.