v3.22.2

Restructuring and Other Charges - Restructuring and Other Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | $ 2 | $ 597 | $ 7 | $ 598
Operating segments |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3
Operating segments | Rolled Products |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1
Operating segments | Building and Construction Systems |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1)
Operating segments | Extrusions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | 1 | (2) | 2 | (3)
Corporate, Non-Segment |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges (E) | $ 1 | $ 595 | $ 5 | $ 595

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