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Segmentation of key figures - Net sales by region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 2,577 | $ 2,482 | $ 5,028 | $ 4,926
Percentage of entity's revenue (as a percent) | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%
United States |  |  |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,160 | $ 1,141 | $ 2,297 | $ 2,290
Percentage of entity's revenue (as a percent) | 45.00% | 46.00% | 46.00% | 46.00%
International |  |  |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,417 | $ 1,341 | $ 2,731 | $ 2,636
Percentage of entity's revenue (as a percent) | 55.00% | 54.00% | 54.00% | 54.00%

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