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II. Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Additional depreciation expenses | $ 45
Buildings and improvements [member] | Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 30 years
Buildings and improvements [member] | Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 50 years
Plant and production equipment [member] | Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 10 years
Plant and production equipment [member] | Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 40 years
Vehicles, furniture and fixtures, and other equipment [member] | Bottom of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 4 years
Vehicles, furniture and fixtures, and other equipment [member] | Top of range [member] |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Property, plant and equipment (Year) | 10 years

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