New Accounting Standards Cumulative Effect of Changes due to Adoption (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	$ 265
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Settlement	$ 452

Amount of decrease in obligation elected for supplier finance program from settlement

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