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Credit from Banks and Others (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |
Maximum ratio of net debt to EBITDA | 4.75 |  |
Maximum amount of cash to be received for sale of customer debts in securitization transaction | $ 350 | $ 405 | $ 350
Utilization of the securitization facility | $ 331 | $ 331 |
Secured trade receivable in case of credit default percentage ownership | 30.00% |  |
Limit guarantees and indemnities to third parties up to an agreed amount | $ 550 |  |
Grant loans only to subsidiaries and to associated companies in which it holds at least | 25.00% |  |
Total guarantees of the Company including to an associated Company | $ 77 |  |

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