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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement | $ 637 | $ 298 | $ 1,139 | $ 587
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $ 24 |  | $ 24 |
Accoya Joint Venture |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 40.00% |  | 40.00% |

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