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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Derivative, gain			$ 32	$ 1
Foreign currency cash flow hedge derivative \| €					€ 575		€ 496
Net Sales
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Derivative, gain	$ 10	$ 7
Derivative instruments designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period, month(s)			12 months
Foreign exchange contracts
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Derivative, increase in asset and gross liability	0		$ 0			$ 1
Foreign exchange forward \| Derivative instruments not designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period, month(s)			1 month
Forward interest rate swaps \| Derivative instruments designated as hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Derivative, notional amount	$ 800		$ 800					$ 800