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Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs - Net Rationalization Charges Included in Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | $ (2) | $ 27 | $ 35 | $ 56
Asset Write-off and Accelerated Depreciation Charges | 1 | 21 | 2 | 29
Current Year Plans |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | 1 | 3 | 32 | 26
Current Year Plans | Associate Severance and Other Related Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | 1 | 2 | 32 | 25
Current Year Plans | Other Exit and Non-Cancelable Lease Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1
Prior Year Plans |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | (3) | 24 | 3 | 30
Prior Year Plans | Associate Severance and Other Related Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | (6) | 17 | (8) | 17
Prior Year Plans | Other Exit and Non-Cancelable Lease Costs |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Rationalizations | $ 3 | $ 7 | $ 11 | $ 13

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