Accounting Policies Changes in Laws and Regulations (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2026 USD ($)
Tariff Refund Receivable [Line Items]
Other Commitment	$ 95
IEEPA Tariff Refund
Tariff Refund Disclosures [Abstract]
Recovery of Direct Costs	512
Receivable for Recovery of Import Duties, Net	417
Tariff Refund Receivable [Line Items]
Recovery of Direct Costs	512
Receivable for Recovery of Import Duties, Net	417
Proceeds from IEEPA Tariff Refunds [Axis]	95
IEEPA Tariff Refund
Tariff Refund Disclosures [Abstract]
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating	5
Tariff Refund Receivable [Line Items]
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating	$ 5

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