Retirement-Related Benefits - Nonpension Postretirement Contributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Nonpension Postretirement Plans \| U.S.
Retirement-Related Benefits
Contributions by employer - Noncash	$ 230	$ 200

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