Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 286	$ 407	$ 712	$ 1,137
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	61	(422)	73	(380)
Net gains/losses on cash flow hedging derivatives:
Net gains (losses) arising during the period	4	(18)	4	(21)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings (loss)	0	2	1	0
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	105	(353)	159	(250)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	391	54	871	887
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	6	(2)	4	(3)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	2	0	2
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to International Paper Company	397	54	875	886
U.S. plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Amortization of pension and post-retirement prior service costs and net loss:	$ 40	$ 85	$ 81	$ 151