ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND EQUIPMENT PROJECT PAYABLES - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Trade payables	$ 10,538	$ 10,033
Supply chain finance programs	3,278	3,689
Equipment project accruals	1,218	1,236
Non-income based tax payables	481	441
Accounts payable and equipment project payables	$ 15,515	$ 15,399

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Amount of liabilities incurred to vendors for goods and services received, and accrued liabilities classified as other, payable within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Amount of obligation for supplier finance program, classified as current.

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