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Derivatives Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value | $ 28.7 | $ 0.0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value | 35.9 | 0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value | 28.7 | 0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value | 32.3 | 0.0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value | 0.0 | 0.0
Commodity Contract [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value | $ 3.6 | $ 0.0

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