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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	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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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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