Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities Table [Text Block]

(dollars in millions)	2016		2015
Advances on sales contracts and service billings	$	4,217	$	3,952
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	1,608		1,543
Service and warranty accruals	555		546
Litigation and contract matters	488		482
Interest payable	395		391
Income taxes payable	382		2,498
Accrued property, sales and use taxes	289		292
Canadian government settlement - current portion	245		241
Insurance accruals	217		204
Accrued restructuring costs	210		334
Accrued workers compensation	208		212
Other	3,405		3,943
	$	12,219	$	14,638