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SEGMENT REPORTING - Segment Capital Additions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Capital additions | $ 162 | $ 158
Corporate, Non-Segment |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Capital additions | 18 | 1
Steelmaking |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Capital additions | 133 | 154
Other Businesses |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Capital additions | $ 11 | $ 3

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- Definition Amount of acquisition of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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