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Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Sep. 16, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Turkey |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining |  | $ 2 | $ 2 |  |  |
EMEA |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Expected reduction in overhead costs |  |  |  |  |  | $ 50
Restructuring and related cost, incurred cost |  |  | 63 |  |  |
Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, incurred cost |  |  | 54 |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost |  | 145 | 145 |  | $ 127 |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cash payments |  | 98 | 98 |  |  |
Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant | Asset Impairments Charges |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, incurred cost | $ 43 | 18 |  |  |  |
Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant | Other Asset Impairment Charges |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, incurred cost | $ 8 |  |  |  |  |
Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant | Employee-related Charges |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost |  | $ 3 | $ 3 |  |  |
Scenario, Forecast | Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cash payments |  |  |  | $ 91 |  |
Scenario, Forecast | Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant | Other Asset Impairment Charges |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cash payments |  |  |  | 75 |  |
Scenario, Forecast | Naples, Italy Manufacturing Plant | Employee-related Charges |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cash payments |  |  |  | $ 16 |  |

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