Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Leases disclosure

Leases disclosure [Text Block]

15. LEASES

        Rent expense was $188 million, $197 million and $202 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

        Future minimum annual rental payments under noncancellable operating leases for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 are $130 million, $108 million, $91 million, $75 million and $51 million, respectively, and $103 million for 2023 and thereafter. Future sublease rental income aggregating approximately $4 million will partially offset these commitments.