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Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Pretax Costs, Non-Cash Percentage

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Restructuring and Related Cost, Number Of Sites

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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified restructuring cost.

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Amount expected to be recognized in earnings for the specified restructuring cost.

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) site	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pretax restructuring costs	$ 2,551		$ 933
2025 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and related cost	$ 3,000
Estimate of cumulative pre tax costs that will be cash	60.00%
Total pretax restructuring costs	$ 2,012
Number of sites \| site	2
2024 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and related cost	$ 4,000
Total pretax restructuring costs	$ 539	$ 888	$ 190
Estimate of cumulative pre tax costs that will be noncash	50.00%
Cumulative costs since inception	$ 1,600