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Details to the consolidated cash flow statements (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [line items] |  |  |
(Increase)/decrease in inventories | $ (830) | $ 81 | $ (543)
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables | (589) | (389) | 137
Decrease in trade payables | (48) | (21) | (324)
Change in other current and non-current assets | (194) | (202) | 229
Change in other current liabilities | 658 | 772 | 211
Other adjustments, net |  | 0 | (1)
Total | $ (1,003) | $ 241 | $ (291)

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