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RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows:
Third Quarter
Pension PlansOther Postretirement Benefit Plans
2026202520262025
(Dollars in millions)U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service cost$4 $2 $5 $1 $— $— 
Interest cost15 7 18 7 3 6 
Expected return on assets(23)(8)(23)(8)(1)(1)
Amortization of:
Prior service credit, net— — — — (10)— 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(4)$1 $— $— $(8)$5 
First Nine Months
Pension PlansOther Postretirement Benefit Plans
2026202520262025
(Dollars in millions)U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service cost$12 $6 $14 $5 $— $— 
Interest cost45 21 54 19 8 17 
Expected return on assets(68)(24)(68)(23)(3)(3)
Amortization of:
Prior service credit, net— — — — (29)— 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(11)$3 $— $1 $(24)$14