Segment information - Reconciliations of consolidated profit before taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Sales and revenue by geographic region | |||
| Consolidated profit before tax | $ 11,541 | $ 13,373 | $ 13,050 |
| Cost centers | (11) | (1) | (7) |
| Corporate costs | (1,006) | (889) | (913) |
| Timing | (175) | 133 | (30) |
| Restructuring costs | (445) | (359) | (780) |
| Methodology differences: | |||
| Inventory/cost of sales | 49 | 33 | 160 |
| Postretirement benefit income (expense) | 185 | 67 | (65) |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (230) | (223) | (208) |
| Financing costs | (180) | (126) | (91) |
| Currency | (81) | 145 | 6 |
| Goodwill impairment charge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other income/expense methodology differences | (470) | (740) | (624) |
| Other methodology differences | (134) | (81) | (70) |
| Segments Excluding All Other Segments | |||
| Sales and revenue by geographic region | |||
| Consolidated profit before tax | 14,047 | 15,371 | 15,656 |
| Other Operating Segment | |||
| Sales and revenue by geographic region | |||
| Consolidated profit before tax | $ (8) | $ 43 | $ 16 |
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- Definition Amount of impairment loss from asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before deduction of income tax expense (benefit) and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and addition of income (loss) from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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