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Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Components of Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 78	$ 28	$ 6
Personnel lay-off costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	78	32	4
Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	0	0	2
Release of provisions/accruals
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges	$ 0	$ (4)	$ 0

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