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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$ (88)	$ (23)
Debt-related
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in earnings	(89)	(15)
Other balance sheet items
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$ 1	$ (8)

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