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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement | $ 252 | $ 336 | $ 839 | $ 1,204

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