Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities Table [Text Block]

(dollars in millions)	2018		2017
Advances on sales contracts and service billings	$	—	$	4,547
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	2,074		1,741
Service and warranty accruals	754		629
Interest payable	637		439
Litigation and contract matters	461		435
Income taxes payable	460		285
Accrued property, sales and use taxes	277		258
Canadian government settlement - current portion	34		217
Accrued restructuring costs	249		212
Accrued workers compensation	142		204
Liabilities held for sale	40		—
Other	5,095		3,349
	$	10,223	$	12,316