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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES - Income Taxes Paid (Net of Refunds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | $ 59 | $ 91 | $ 64
Germany |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | 27 |  |
France |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | 16 |  |
China |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | 7 |  |
Netherlands |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | 6 |  |
U.S. Plan |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | (6) |  |
Poland |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | (5) |  |
Mexico |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Income tax paid, foreign, after refund received | $ 4 |  |

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