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Other assets impairments, restructuring and other items - Summary of Restructuring Accruals (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ (215) |
Provision | (73) |
Utilization and other | 150 | [1]
Ending balance | (137) |
Employee termination costs [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | (208) |
Provision | (36) |
Utilization and other | 114 | [1]
Ending balance | (130) |
Other [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | (7) |
Provision | (36) |
Utilization and other | 36 | [1]
Ending balance | $ (7) |
[1] | Includes adjustments for foreign currency translation.

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