Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs - Roll-Forward of Liability Balance (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	$ 220
New Charges	13
Incurred, Net of Foreign Currency Translation	(77)
Reversed to the Statement of Operations	0
Ending Balance	156
Rationalizations
Restructuring Reserve
Curtailments and settlements benefits plan credit	4
Associate-Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	220
New Charges	8
Incurred, Net of Foreign Currency Translation	(72)
Reversed to the Statement of Operations	0
Ending Balance	156
Foreign currency translation	(4)
Other Costs
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning Balance	0
New Charges	5
Incurred, Net of Foreign Currency Translation	(5)
Reversed to the Statement of Operations	0
Ending Balance	0
Foreign currency translation	$ 0

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Restructuring Charges, Excluding Reversals and Pension Gains

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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