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Provisions and other current liabilities - Accruals for deductions from revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract] |  |  |
January 1 | $ 194 | $ 213 | $ 182
Additions | 662 | 603 | 619
Payments/utilizations | (646) | (613) | (601)
Changes in offset against gross trade receivables | 1 | 2 | 7
Currency translation effects | 1 | (11) | 6
December 31 | $ 212 | $ 194 | $ 213

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